2018 Brovia, Barolo, Garblet Sue Grape_VespolinaThe Brovia family has farmed in Castiglione Falletto since the 1800s and remains one of the most traditional estates in Barolo. Fermentations typically run three to four weeks with extended time on the skins, followed by aging in large Slavonian oak casks that frame the wine without masking the vineyard. Garblt Su comes from a steep, south facing slope just below the village. In local dialect the name means sunny hillside, a reference to the exposure
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The winery has stood as a beacon of staunch Barolo traditionalism since its official inception in 1918
showcasing a balance between density and verticality characteristic of the vintage's best expressions
contribution of vineyard holdings
caramel and spiced nuts
Maturation in Limousin oak barrels provides a controlled oxidative environment
Ovello's primary soil type is Helvetian sandstone which is much older and lighter than the Tortonian soils found in the Gallina vineyard
This is old-school
the hot and dry growing season resulted in concentrated fruit and thick skins
a unique grape from Bairrada
this is the kind of bottle that shines as an aperitif
offering a texture that feels like silk drawn across cool stone