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Borgogno No Nametext
89POINTS
16¼/20

Borgogno No Name 2008

Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyA protest label that is essentially Langhe nebbiolo. Spicy, peppery, meaty, smoky, tar, prune, floral, strawberry jam, celery, earthy aromas. Dry, fresh, elegant but somewhat tannic but lighter and juicy than normal. Spicy, tar, tobacco, peppery, balsamic, strawberry, savoury, herbal flavours with a cocoa oak note. Youthful but solid balance and concentration. Needs 2-5 years.Tasted: 28 November 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$43.00750mlspeculative - Liquid Art
Producer: Giacomo Borgogno & FigliDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Grape: Nebbiolo