Barolo of rare pedigree—both winemaker and vineyards—for the price
- 94 pts James Suckling94 pts JS
- 94 pts Wine Advocate94 pts RPWA
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2019 Virna Borgogno Noi Barolo 750 ml
Retail: $55 | ||
| $38 | 31% off | per bottle |
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This Pedigree…at This Price?
Virna Borgogno grew up a member of one of the most famous families in the Langhe. Borgognos have owned vines in Barolo since 1720, and today their name connotes a degree of aristocracy and quality of which most producers can only dream. That means the vineyards Virna inherited are among the most coveted in the region.
For her Barolo Noi, that means drawing from crus like San Giovanni in Monforte, known for power and richness, and Berri and Boiolo in La Morra, which provide the village’s trademark silkiness and aromatics. In the standout 2019 vintage, she produced her best-ever edition of the wine, earning 94 points from both Wine Advocate and James Suckling.
Virna Borgogno took over her side of the family’s production in 2001—during a period when the historic Borgogno label was in a qualitative lull—as Virna saw an opportunity to make a name for herself, fresh off the heels of becoming the first woman to earn a first-class honors degree in winemaking techniques at the University of Turin.
Since then, the Virna Borgogno label has come to symbolize a beautiful blend between traditional elements and modern winemaking techniques—and a perfect example of that is her 2019 Barolo Noi.
She had a golden opportunity in 2019. Vinous called the year “stellar,” praising the wines “that will thrill readers who appreciate the nuance, subtlety and structure of Nebbiolo.” A long winter and cool spring started the year off late, while a warm summer was perfect for the vegetative growth-cycles of the vines. Temperatures lowered a bit into fall, making for a true harvest in the nebbia, or fog, of the second half of October.