Borgogno No Name 2005
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Robert
Parker
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2005 Langhe Nebbiolo No Name is made from a cask that the DOCG commission turned down when the 2005 Barolo was submitted for evaluation and approval to be sold as Barolo. It is nevertheless a beautiful, mid-weight wine laced with attractive red fruit, flowers, licorice and tobacco. I see no discernible technical flaws here, except that the wine does not have a ton of structure. Taken on its own terms, it is a beautiful wine, especially for the money. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020.
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Suckling
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James
Suckling
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli is considered a dynasty of Barolo. This historic house prides itself as being a harbinger of the traditional style. The estate was founded in 1761, although today the family cites 1848 as the date of official establishment, coinciding with a document dated 1848 that attests to Borgogno’s first wine sale. The vineyards, approximately 50 acres (20.25 ha) thereof, are found in the greatest sites within the Barolo commune including Liste, San Pietro delle Viole and Rue.
Especially notable is Borgogno's library collection of older-vintage Barolo, one they’ve diligently safeguarded since before WWII. The family continues the practice of cellaring considerable amounts of wine from the very best vintages even today. They periodically re-release, providing the rare opportunity to enjoy perfectly cellared, historic-vintage Barolo. This is truly the best way to understand how traditional Barolo was meant to be experienced.