Barolo del Comune del Barolo “Essenze” DOCG 2020

Az. Agr. Terre da Vino | Vite Colte | Piedmont
Terre da Vino S.p.A | Via Bergesia 6 | IT 12060 Barolo

05103020 · 0,75 l · 41,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Essenze is no coincidence of a name. This Barolo from the appellation's historic heartland does not seek to make a splash, but rather to capture the essence: provenance, typicity and inner depth. The grapes come from selected plots around the village of Barolo itself – including the renowned Cannubi, Liste and Fossati vineyards, whose limestone-rich marl soils and varying altitudes ensure a multi-layered expression. Following fermentation on the skins, the wine matures for two years in large and small Slavonian and French oak barrels – vinified separately according to the character of each plot before the final cuvée is blended.

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby red colour with a garnet-red rim. The bouquet is delicate and characteristic: sour cherry, dried rose petals and redcurrant, accompanied by hints of tar, truffle and a delicate herbal spice. Nuances of light tobacco and delicate cedarwood also come to the fore, subtle yet distinct. On the palate, it is focused and straightforward, with precise fruit and a cool structure. The tannins are present but already remarkably polished, whilst the acidity is taut and invigorating. As it breathes, the wine opens up to reveal greater fullness, fine depth and a spicy, mineral-driven finish. Essenze is a Barolo with a classic soul and a clear profile. SUPERIORE.DE

"An enticing bouquet of red fruits and dried flowers; on the palate, it is full-bodied, slightly tart, with a lovely smoothness, great fruit length and plenty of character. Has ageing potential." Vinum

"A reserved nose, red fruit, firm and well-structured, tightly woven, concentrated in style with a vertical character, still closed, final lovely, berry-like final. A very straightforward wine." Weinwisser

"A sparkling ruby red with a slightly lighter rim. On the nose, delicate notes of wild raspberries and cranberries, a hint of cherry, accompanied by dried rose petals and a touch of liquorice. On the palate, it is fruity on entry, developing into a fine freshness and tightly woven tannins, ending on fruit in final long final with a slightly drying aftertaste." Falstaff