Country - Italy

Region - Barolo

Grape Varieties - 100% Nebbiolo

Alcohol by volume - 14.5%

Bottle - 75cl

The Brezza family own 12.5 hectares of vines split between the commune of Barolo (in Cannubi, Castellero and Sarmassa), the two-hectare Santa Rosalia estate just outside the Barolo DOCG zone between Diano d’Alba and the town of Alba itself, and two further plots in Monforte d’Alba and Novello. Throughout the vineyards, the family practices an environmentally friendly approach to viticulture and the estate has been certified organic since the 2015 vintage. In the cellar, winemaker Enzo Brezza follows a traditional approach with minimal intervention. In order to maintain freshness and purity, many of the wines are bottled with glass Vinolok closures.

The 1.4 hectare vineyard in the prestigious Cru of Cannubi was planted in 1994 with further plantings in 2003, and has been organically farmed since 2010. A well-respected vineyard area since 1752, it is in Cannubi that two of the four important geological formations which characterise the area of Barolo merge: the Sant’Agata Fossil Marl, comprising mainly fine silty and clay sediment; and the Diano Sandstone, which consists of compact sand alternating with grey sandstone.

Tobacco and woody character on the nose, followed by ripe dark and some red berries with earthy to woody hints, a touch of black tea, and subtle vegetal nuances. Rather compact, herbaceously juicy fruit with a light woody and tobacco spice, fairly prominent yet fine tannins, some acidity, herbal notes in the background, salt, and a hint of tomato paste. Showing some depth and a solid structure; very good, clean, and dry finish with juice that feels almost fresh and has a reappearing bite.