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Ellena Giuseppe

2020

Barolo del Comune di La Morra

Langhe - Italy
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About

This wine is the result of the assembly of five Nebbiolo vineyards of La Morra. The goal is to make a very elegant wine that represents the best of the La Morra vineyards. The fruit for the 2020 release again hails primarily from the younger vines off of the ‘Ascheri’ block (planted in 1980), with a bit of the oldest vines as well, on a southwest facing slope at 1,100 feet in elevation. The other two vineyards are the ‘Motturone’ and ‘Paradisio’ vineyards, of which the former is located southwest of Ascheri at 900 feet in elevation on a west facing slope that was initially planted in 1980 along with more recent vines in 2002. A wine of character with a ‘La Morra’ lilt in its gliding tannins and floral perfume.

The grapes were hand-harvested in late-October with the bunches being destemmed and fermented without any additions in stainless steel vats. Frequent pigeage was employed to gain optimum extraction and the lots spent 40-50 days on skins after which everything was pressed to a combination of new French oak barriques (10%), used French oak barriques (30%), and Slavonian botti (60%). After 24 months of aging with only a single racking during the two years in wood, the wine was racked to tank, blended and bottled without fining or filtration.

Stats

  • Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
  • Vineyard: Ascheri, Motturone, & Paradiso
  • Vine Age: 20-40-years-old
  • Soil Type: Calcareous clay
  • Viticulture: Practicing organic
  • Fermentation: Native – stainless-steel
  • Skin Contact: 40-50 days
  • Aging: 24 months in a mix of new French oak barriques (10%), used French oak barriques (30%), and Slavonian botti (60%)
  • Alcohol: 14.5%
  • pH: 3.48
  • Total Acidity: 6 g/L
  • Total SO2: 75 ppm
  • Total Production: 1,250 cases
  • UPC: 8051772681005

Tasting Note

Classic La Morra with a twist. Bright garnet hues lead to aromas of cherry blossom, wild herbs, and warm spice. On the palate, vibrant red fruit meets iron-laced earth and a streak of eucalyptus. Firm tannins and a hint of amaro add depth to its elegant yet brooding nature. Let this one age.

Press & Reviews

Wine Enthusiast

91

"Mountain herbs, amaro, and a touch of coffee complement the vibrant red fruit in this serious Barolo. Roasted notes add depth to the bouquet, hinting at the wine's brooding nature. On the palate, firm tannins and a well-structured frame support the complex flavors, a testament to the crus used in its creation. Drink 2025 - 2040."

- Jeff Porter

Wine Spectator

90

"This red is focused and evokes cherry, strawberry, iron and earth flavors. Firms up in the end, where a subtle note of eucalyptus emerges. Best from 2027 through 2043. 1,400 cases made, 800 cases imported."

- Bruce Sanderson

James Suckling

93

"This shows floral, red fruited character with notes of dried orange peel, rose hips and pink peppercorns. Juicy and delicate with a medium body and sleek, supple tannins. Textural and velvety with a dry, compact finish. Try after 2026."

- Aldo Fiordelli
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Producer


Ellena Giuseppe

Region


Langhe

Country


Italy

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