Borgo Maragliano Piemonte Brachetto 2016
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Borgo Maragliano sits 450 metres above sea level, in the heart of Loazzolo on a natural terrace in the Langhe hills. In Spring, a gentle wind called the Marin blows in from the sea and crosses Loazzolo. This ‘magical’ breeze, known as the Marin, is most welcome as it favors the maturation and the perfume of the grapes.
Borgo Maragliano covers an area of 25 hectares of vineyards and the wine is vinified, bottled and packed by members of the Galliano family who preserve a great respect for tradition but at the same time employ the most modern vinification techniques, methods and equipment.
Their wines are the result of careful and meticulous labor from vines of Moscato, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. They represent the highest expression of this distinctive territory and of its soil.
The unchallenged hallmark and pride of the Borgo Maragliano estate is the Loazzolo Vendemmia Tardiva, obtained from a selected vineyard with a southern exposure and an average yield of 21 hectoliters (hl) per hectare. After continuous work in the vineyards and years of maturation and refinement in the cellar, it reaches a peak with a fragrance and aroma that reveals its sincere personality in keeping with its origins: the land of Loazzolo.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.