{"product_id":"lodovico-barolo-sarmassa-2017-750ml","title":"Lodovico - Barolo Sarmassa 2017 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded by Lodovico Borgogno in 1950, the Estate is now run by 4th generation winemakers Virna and Lorenzo Borgogno. Virna was the first woman in Italy to have received her degree in Winemaking Technique (Enologica Tecnica) from the University of Turin in 1991. She creates magnificent wines, primarily from the Nebbiolo grape. Her Barolos are long lived, structured wines that should be appreciated throughout their long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is located in Barolo at the center of the Langhe region. The winery sits at the foothill of Cannubi, which marks the dividing line between two different soil types - the Tortonian soil to the north and west (La Morra) is generally more compact marl mixed with sand, producing elegant, softer wines that are more approachable in their youth. The Helvetian soils, with loose, less fertile sandstone and limestone rich marl, are to the south and east (Monforte and Serralunga).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards spread over 12 hectares of the most important crus in Barolo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery deep ruby-red; still rather fresh nose, with hints of red berries steeped in delicate vanilla; dry, full taste, packed with body and structure combined with polyphenolic compounds that cater for lengthy ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrape-variety: Nebbiolo sub-varieties Lampia and Michet\u003cbr\u003e\nLocation: Sarmassa vineyard in the village of Barolo. The Sarmassa vineyard is facing south; grandfather Lodovico has always called it Africa, due to the very high summer temperatures.\u003cbr\u003e\nPruning: Guyot (6-8 buds)\u003cbr\u003e\nSun exposure: south\u003cbr\u003e\nVines\/hectare: average 5000\u003cbr\u003e\nYield in grapes: 5-5.5 t\/hectares\u003cbr\u003e\nYear of planting: 1970\/1980\u003cbr\u003e\nSize of the vineyard: 0.5 hectare (1.23 acres) in the family since 1968 out of 33 hectares (81.5 acres) total for Sarmassa. \u003cbr\u003e\nAltitude: 250-260 metres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNebbiolo is a native black grape variety of Piedmont that gives birth also Barolo and Barbaresco. The name ‘Nebbiolo’ derives from the word ‘fog’ and there could be two reasons. The first hypothesis traces the name of Nebbiolo back to the obscured, almost clouded appearance of the grape, covered with abundant bloom. The second hypothesis, more suggestive, is linked to the very late ripening of the grapes: the Nebbiolo grape harvest often takes place in late October, when the vineyards are enveloped in morning mists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lodovico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44093388194016,"sku":"117699","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/lodovico-barolo-sarmassa_1.jpg?v=1689776803","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/lodovico-barolo-sarmassa-2017-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}