100 YEARS OF BAROLO

100 YEARS OF BAROLO
Our deepest gratitude
to Maestro Armando Cordero
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THREE GENERATIONS
OF GREAT WINES
The farm of Sordo Giovanni, now run by his son Giorgio, is situated a few kilometres from Alba at the foot of the Barolo hill, in
the municipal district of Castiglione Falletto, in Cuneo province.
The family business has been engaged in wine growing for over
three generations. It was founded in the early 900s by the present owner’s grandfather Giuseppe, but the real turnaround came
with his father Giovanni who, together with his wife Maria, testimony of the firm’s past, acquired numerous vineyards in some of
the finest areas of Barolo territory: ’’i Sorì’’.
The lands of these vineyards, made up of very deep and compact calcareous marl, rich in micro elements, provides an ideal
environment, with the complicity of the micro climate typical of
the Langhe, for the cultivation of Nebbiolo, an extremely vigorous
and demanding varietal which produces wines of great prestige,
age-worthy and rich in fragrance.
Today, the firm extends over a total surface area of 53 hectares
planted with vines, distributed in the municipal areas of Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, Monforte d’Alba, Barolo, Novello, La Morra, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour and Vezza d’Alba.
The firm is equipped with modern plants for wine-making, storage and bottling. An impressive ageing cellar, fitted with over one
hundred high capacity oak barrels, enables the wine to mature
and develop perfectly. All production processes, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, can depend on the tried-and-tested traditional methods handed down to us by our ancestors.
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THE GREATEST RESPECT FOR NATURE
AND OUR SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT
With this philosophy in mind, we farm our vineyards according to
the guidelines of modern-day agriculture.
We control the green cover of rows using grasses and other plant
species which, as well as consolidating the land and preventing it
from being washed out by rainwater, increases the organic substances when planting, thus totally eliminating the use of chemical fertilizers and weed killers.
We mainly treat the vines with sulphur and cupreous products
such as a bordeaux mixture and, only in the event of particularly
serious circumstances, do we make use of other types of sanitary
protection, while strictly adhering to the advice and doses recommended by qualified agronomists.
We have solved the difficult problem of waste water by constructing a latest generation waste water depuration plant which enables us to return water to the land devoid of polluting substances.
Guided by such principles, which we continue to improve thanks
to scientific progress, we hopefully contribute to safeguarding
and protecting Mother Earth.
GIORGIO SORDO
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BAROLO
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
World famous for centuries, this noble descendent of the Nebbiolo varietal is historically associated with the Italian Risorgimento. Great names such as those of Marquess Giulia Falletti di
Barolo, Count Cavour and the first members of the Savoy Royal
family witnessed its birth and contributed to making it great. An
austere, generous and age-worthy wine rightly considered to
be the pride of the Italian wine-making tradition.
Varietal: Nebbiolo subvariety Lampia, Michet and Rosé.
Area of production: vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, Monforte d’Alba, Barolo, Novello, La Morra, Verduno
and Grinzane Cavour.
Wine-making: the grapes, harvested when fully ripened, are
immediately processed when they reach the cellar. Tumultuous fermentation, which takes place at around 30 °C and is followed by submerged cap maceration, lasts for about six weeks
according to the traditional method. Immediately after devatting the wine, we create the ideal cellar conditions for a perfect
malolactic fermentation.
Maturation and ageing: the wine matures in traditional Slavonian oak barrels of great capacity and is then aged in bottles
before being sold. It enjoys an extraordinarily long life.
Sensory characteristics: garnet red in colour with orangey
nuances which become gradually more noticeable as the wine
ages; an aroma that is subtle, evolved, intense, pervasive and
lingering; a warm, full-bodied, complex, dry and well-balanced
taste. Its austere nature is determined by the presence of sweet
and complex tannins.
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BAROLO
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
ROCCHE DI CASTIGLIONE
The vineyard is located in one of the most suitable areas in the
municipality of Castiglione Falletto.
The colour of this wine impresses us with its splendid combination of garnet and ruby reds which fill the glass with light. A
perfectly brilliant wine leaving viscous “legs” on the sides of the
glass. Its alcoholic strength is expressed by an abundance of
“church windows” and tears.
It takes us by surprise with its intensity, richness and remarkably lingering bouquet. The varietal characteristics of this cultivar are enhanced and intensified by crisp and elegant sensations, recalling ripe black cherries, blueberries and peach
jam. Floral nuances, “mountain hay”, liquorice and tobacco
enhance the noble tertiary fragrances which have developed
during maturation. Hints of the undergrowth and fine wood
species complete the sensory experience.
The opening sensation on the palate is warm and mouth-filling. Pronounced yet soft tannins and a fair presence of acids
enhance the structure of a wine that is powerful, rich and well
suited to being aged for many years. In conclusion, here we
have an austere, generous and prestigious wine. The Barolo
from this area is extremely long-lived and holds great promise
for the future.
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BAROLO
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
PARUSSI
This delightful vineyard is embraced by a gently sloping natural
amphitheatre on the hillside which, from Castiglione Falletto,
descends towards the road leading to Alba.
The excellent exposure known as ‘’Sorito della Sera’’ gives these
vines many hours of sunshine, allowing the grapes to grow
and ripen perfectly.
A magnificent colour of fairly intense garnet red. A wine that
is perfectly brilliant, dense, and generous in its formation of
tears and “church windows”.
Its fragrances are evolved, very pervasive and lingering. Sensations recalling mint, sage and sweet spices.
On the l palate this wine expresses all of its elegance, fullness
and harmony, while its generous alcohol content makes it
warm and austere. Pronounced yet sweetish tannins, together
with a fine balance of acidity and richness of flavour, confirm
that this is a wine destined for many years of ageing. A prestigious wine that will regale those who appreciate its qualities
with sensations and recollections they will not easily forget.
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BAROLO
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
GABUTTI
A vineyard planted in a so-called ‘prime category’ sub-zone
which, owing to its superb characteristics, is one of the most
interesting and prestigious in the municipal district of Serralunga d’Alba.
A splendid colour of deeply intense garnet red with the positive presence of luminous ruby reflections bearing the promise of excellent future development and longevity. Perfectly
brilliant. A noticeable development of “church windows” and
tears flowing down the sides of the glass are indicative of great
generosity, structure and alcoholic strength.
A bouquet that is austere, noble and remarkable, as well as
being very pervasive and lingering. Excellent self-assurance.
Amidst the strong yet non-intrusive sensations of oak, it is
possible to perceive the aroma of ripe fruit and the fragrance
of mountain flowers. A slight presence of resin accentuates
tones of sweet spices and peach leaves.
The first’ in-mouth, sensation is one of intense heat followed
by the evident presence of fine tannins tending to sweetness.
A pronounced savoury flavour typical of the soil. The aromas
and sensations initially perceived by the nose are confirmed
and considerably intensified.
A great structure, harmony and balance, combined with a lingering aromatic persistence and complexity are the incontrovertible prerequisites of a glorious longevity.
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BAROLO
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
PERNO
A vineyard of exceptional value set in one of the most prestigious areas of the small hamlet of Perno in the municipal district
of Monforte d’Alba.
An extraordinary colour of intense ruby red with pervasive
garnet reflections indicating a young wine, not yet touched
by the effects of the early years of maturation. A transparent
and brilliant wine with a generous and noticeable formation of
“church windows” and tears running copiously down the sides
of the glass: an indication of its pronounced alcoholic strength
and abundance of extractive substances.
The bouquet is self-assured, intense, pervasive and broadbased. It tells of delicate hints of ripened fruit, cacao, fine
woods, mint and sweet spices.
In mouth, we experience an initial sensation of intense heat
that is pleasing and almost sweet. A noble and austere wine
thanks to the presence of mature tannins which blend well
with its pronounced flavour and generosity. A note of excellence is provided by a slow development which promises and
guarantees an extremely long life and further positive evolutions of its olfactory and in-mouth sensations, already quite
remarkable.
An extraordinary wine of great structure, very well-construed
and precisely orchestrated. The long, intense lingering of its
aroma confers great class and nobility.
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BAROLO
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
MONVIGLIERO
Our vineyard, completely exposed to the midday sun, is set
like a precious gem in this splendid wine-growing area of the
Verduno municipal district.
The Monvigliero hillside was already highly rated one hundred
years ago by all Barolo producers.
A wine with a beautiful colour of garnet red, with inviting ruby
red reflections. Pervasive and lingering ‘church windows’ and
tears accentuate its perfect clarity.
A bouquet that is elegant, intense, pervasive and lingering.
Hints of wilted rose, autumn leaves, sweet tobacco and spices
are clearly perceivable.
On the palate, it reveals a great structure, together with pleasing sensations of intense heat. A well orchestrated savoury flavour provides freshness, while sweetish tannins confer a note
of interest. Its taste spectrum is enhanced by slight hints of
chocolate, ripe fruit and spices. A wine of great balance, with
the power to excite and satisfy the most discerning consumer.
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BAROLO
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
RAVERA
The vineyard this cru comes from stretches over the hillside,
magnificently exposed to the midday sun, in the municipal district of Novello.
From time immemorial, this wine-growing area has been classified by Novello producers as one of the most ideally suited
to the cultivation of the Nebbiolo cultivar.
This wine impresses us with the tone, intensity and extraordinary beauty of its ruby red colour, with garnet reflections
standing out in its crystal-clear brilliance. The abundant formation of ‘church windows’ and tears confirms its extraordinary
generosity.
Its bouquet is very intense, pervasive and lingering. It recalls the fragrance of wilted rose, mountain flowers and fine
wood species. On the palate the first impression is warm and
mouth-filling, leading us to its great structure, rich in balance
and gravitas. The tannins tend to be sweet, confirming the full
essence of the Nebbiolo cultivar. A good level of acidity makes
it a pleasant and appetizing wine. Its lingering aroma is drawn
out and rich in nuances.
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BAROLO · LE RISERVE
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
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GREAT YEARS
OF PRODUCTION
Only the great years of production deserve to be called ”Reserves”. Matured in traditional
Slavonian oak barrels of great
capacity and then aged in bottles
before being marketed.
A great structure, harmony and
balance, combined with a lingering
aromatic persistence and complexity are the incontrovertible prerequisites of a glorious longevity.
A prestigious wine that will regale
those who appreciate its qualities
with sensations and recollections
they will not easily forget.
All of our reserve wines are fruit of
a lengthy submerged cap maceration, carried out according to the
age-old traditional method of the
great Barolo patriarchs.
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ZERODUE
Red wine
‘’Zerodue’’ is the imaginative name encapsulating the essence of this wine, differentiating
it from what is now the consolidated company philosophy.
‘’Two’’ wines have been used to create this
magnificent red wine; ‘’Zero’’ symbolically
stands for precision, the number destined
to spark great ventures, great stories and
great wines.
A beautiful colour of ruby red with orangey
nuances that become more and more noticeable with the passing of time.
Endowed with fragrances that are intense,
evolved and lingering, with hints of ripe fruit
and sweet spices.
Its taste is warm, full-bodied and well-balanced, with soft complex tannins and a long
lingering aroma.
It is a wine of great balance and longevity.
It pairs well with each course of regional
Piedmont cuisine or international fare.
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BARBARESCO
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Varietal: Nebbiolo subvariety Lampia, Michet and Rosé.
Area of production: vineyards in Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso.
Wine-making: the grapes, harvested when fully ripened, are
immediately processed on reaching the cellar. Alcoholic fermentation is followed by submerged cap maceration which,
true to tradition, lasts for approximately three weeks. After numerous racking operations, which gives us a transparent and
even wine, the ageing process begins.
Maturation and ageing: the time spent in traditional Slavonian oak barrels of great capacity gives Barbaresco a correct
balance, a good maturation of its tannins and a delicately captivating bouquet. It is then bottled and stored for a further
period before being put on the market.
Sensory characteristics: garnet red in colour with orangey
nuances that become gradually more noticeable as the wine
ages; evolved and delicate fragrances of undergrowth, spices
and violet; a taste that is dry and well-balanced, full-bodied
and complex with balanced tannins, lingering with a pleasing
bitter finish.
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NEBBIOLO D’ALBA
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
The Nebbiolo grown in the steep sunny vineyards of the Roero, on the left bank of the Tanaro river and in some municipal
districts of the Langa, gives us some generous fruit-forward
wines.
The loose, sandy soil, rich in mineral salts, gives wine a remarkable wealth of fragrances and in-mouth sensations.
Varietal: Nebbiolo subvariety Lampia, Michet and Rosé.
Wine-making: the grapes, harvested when fully ripened, are
immediately processed on reaching the cellar. Traditional submerged cap fermentation lasts for about ten days at a temperature of 30 °C.
Maturation and ageing: the wine matures in traditional
Slavonian oak barrels of great capacity and is then aged in
bottles before being sold.
Sensory characteristics: garnet red in colour with orangey
nuances that become gradually more noticeable as the wine
ages; fragrances that are subtle, evolved, intense, pervasive
and lingering; a warm, full-bodied, complex, dry and well-balanced taste. Its austere nature is determined by the presence
of sweet and complex tannins.
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DOLCETTO D’ALBA
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
Each hill, each vineyard even, produces its own particular “Dolcetto”, whose characteristics are well differentiated and easily
recognizable. It is thanks to the particular composition of the
soil in our Langhe district, rich in mineral salts, that the Dolcetto produced in these areas, as well as boasting a remarkable
structure, is endowed with the vinosity and great wealth of flavour and olfactory sensations for which it is renowned.
Varietal: Dolcetto.
Area of production: vineyards in Castiglione Falletto and La
Morra.
Wine-making: the grapes, harvested when fully ripened, are
immediately processed on reaching the cellar. Traditional submerged cap fermentation lasts for about one week at a temperature of 25 °C.
Maturation and ageing: storage in stainless steel tanks safeguards its freshness. It is left to rest in the bottle before being
marketed.
Sensory characteristics: a red ruby colour with hints of violet
that tend to fade in time; fragrances that are subtle, floral, intense, pervasive and lingering; a fresh, fruit-forward, full-bodied, complex, dry and well-balanced taste.
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BARBERA D’ALBA
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
The Barbera varietal first appeared on the hillsides of the
Langhe in the early 900’s, at a time when the entire region
was engaged in the difficult reconstruction of the vineyards
destroyed by the phylloxera aphid. Owing to its rustic nature,
it has adapted well to the environment and the particular soil
composition of the area.
Varietal: Barbera.
Area of production: vineyards in Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d’Alba.
Wine-making: the grapes, harvested when fully ripened, are
immediately processed on reaching the cellar. Fermentation
lasts for two weeks at a temperature of 28 °C, according to the
traditional method.
Maturation and ageing: storage in stainless steel tanks safeguards its freshness. It is left to rest in the bottle before being
marketed. It enjoys an extraordinarily long life.
Sensory characteristics: ruby red in colour with garnet red
nuances that become gradually more noticeable as the wine
ages; fragrances that are subtle, grapey, intense, pervasive
and lingering; a warm, full-bodied, complex, dry and well-balanced taste.
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BARBERA D’ALBA
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
SUPERIORE
MASSUCCHI
Varietal: Barbera.
Area of production: borgata Massucchi in the hamlet of Perno di Monforte d’Alba.
Wine-making: the grapes, harvested when fully ripened, are
immediately processed on reaching the cellar. Submerged
cap fermentation lasts for over two weeks at a temperature of
28-29 °C, according to tradition.
Maturation and ageing: the wine matures in traditional
Slavonian oak barrels of great capacity. It is left to rest in the
bottle before being marketed. It enjoys an extraordinarily long
life.
Sensory characteristics: ruby red in colour with garnet red
nuances that become gradually more noticeable as the wine
ages; fragrances that are subtle, intense, pervasive and lingering; a warm, full-bodied, complex, dry and well-balanced taste.
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VERDUNO PELAVERGA
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
At Verduno, early in October or late in September, the grapes
of an extremely ancient native varietal are harvested, whose
area of production is very limited despite its growing popularity: ‘’the Pelaverga Piccolo’’.
As tradition demands, fermentation lasts for ten-twelve days
at a temperature of 27-28 °C. After being devatted, the wine
undergoes a process of malolactic fermentation, followed by a
period of ageing in steel tanks and bottles.
The resulting wine has a magnificent colour of ruby red verging on cherry.
Its characteristic fragrance is fruit-rich with marked spicy
notes.
The taste is dry with intense recollections of spices and green
pepper. It cries out to be tasted with its pleasing acidity, moderate tannin content, balance and body.
To be enjoyed as a young wine or after a moderate period of
maturation.
It pairs well with all the dishes of our Langhe cuisine, especially
with cold cuts and cheese.
To be served at room temperature in a stemmed glass with a
wide bowl and a slightly oblique mouth.
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RAPUJÉ
LANGHE
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
ROSSO
The name ‘’Rapujè’’ derives from an ancient custom of gathering the clusters of grapes that somehow got forgotten during
harvesting, about two weeks after the event.
When Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera are aged together, they
bring back pleasant recollections of how “grandad’s wine”
used to taste. Their perfect maturation gives us a quality wine.
Varietals: Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo.
Area of production: vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo, Monforte d’Alba and La Morra.
Sensory characteristics: a red ruby colour with hints of violet
that tend to fade in time; fragrances that are subtle, floral, intense, pervasive and lingering; a fresh, fruit-forward, full-bodied, complex, dry and well-balanced taste.
Maturation and ageing: the wine matures in traditional
Slavonian oak barrels. It is left to rest in the bottle before being marketed.
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RAPUJÉ
LANGHE
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
BIANCO
An old dream of ours has come true.
For many years, we had dreamed of flanking the great red
wines of our cellar with a modern white wine of exquisite high
quality, yet closely associated with our terroir. To accomplish
this objective, we have combined Chardonnay with Sauvignon
blanc, two prestigious varietals which have been cultivated on
our hillsides for many years.
Varietals: Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc.
Area of production: vineyards in Castiglione Falletto and La
Morra.
Sensory characteristics: a straw yellow colour with greenish nuances which tend to fade in time; delicate fragrance; a
full-bodied, complex, dry and well-balanced taste.
Wine-making, maturation and ageing: after white-wine
fermentation, the product is aged in stainless steel tanks and
then left to rest in the bottle before being sold.
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GARBLET SUÉ
ROERO ARNEIS
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
The sandy hills of the Roero, on the left bank of the Tanaro river, regale us with wines of an intense and delicate fragrance,
rich in flavour owing to the composition of the soil itself.
A delightful white wine of a most delicate straw yellow with
greenish reflections. Its aroma is pervasive and fragrant with
recollections of fresh fruit, acacia flowers and honey. Its taste
is dry, well-balanced, with plenty of body and a great flavour. It
pairs well with both starters and mildly flavoured dishes such
as asparagus or plain risottos, gnocchi served with a cheese
sauce and simply cooked fish. The subtle flavour of these dishes will be enhanced by the delicate bouquet, the savoury taste
and engaging balance of a sumptuous wine from our terroir.
Varietal: Arneis monovarietal.
Area of production: vineyards in the municipal district of Vezza d’Alba, in the marvellous land of the Roero, on the left bank
of the river Tanaro.
Wine-making, maturation and ageing: wine obtained from
the white-wine fermentation of Arneis grapes, aged in stainless steel tanks and left to rest before being sold.
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GARBLET SUÉ
LANGHE
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
CHARDONNAY
The Chardonnay grape variety has adapted marvellously to
our hilly lands and to our climate; this vineyard is situated in
the municipal district of La Morra.
Wine obtained from the white-wine fermentation of Chardonnay grapes before being aged in stainless steel tanks; It is left
to rest in the bottle before being marketed.
With its beautiful straw yellow colour, it reveals the faintest
hints of greenish reflections.
Its delightful and particularly lingering fragrance is pervasive, intense, fruit-forward and floral.
Its taste is dry, firmly structured and pleasingly sharp; delicate
and elegant. Enhanced by a long lingering aroma. Excellent
as an aperitif, ideal for pairing with appetizers and a pleasing
accompaniment to first courses served with light sauces and
main courses of fish and shellfish.
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GARBLET SUÉ
LANGHE
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
SAUVIGNON
Vineyards situated in the municipal district of Castiglione Falletto.
Obtained from the white-wine fermentation of Sauvignon
Blanc grapes. Aged in stainless steel tanks and left to rest in
bottles for around six months before being sold.
This is an elegant and slightly aromatic dry white wine, whose
straw yellow colour is endowed with greenish reflections.
Its characteristic and intensely grassy fragrance enhances
a fresh assertive taste, with delicate aromas of sweet green
pepper and gooseberry.
It pairs well with all starters, asparagus dishes, mixed vegetables, spicy cold cuts, fish, snails, mixed fried foods and onion
soup. An excellent wine for serving as an aperitif.
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VIONIÉ
LANGHE
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
BIANCO
A lovely vineyard planted in the municipal district of Castiglione Falletto.
Obtained from the white-wine fermentation of Viognier
grapes. Aged in stainless steel tanks and left to rest in bottles
before being sold.
An excellent white wine whose straw yellow colour reveals
greenish reflections when still young.
It regales elegant fragrances, aromatic notes of medicinal
herbs and wild flowers with a fruity after-taste.
In-mouth, It is dry, perfectly smooth and endowed with a lively
minerality and citrusy freshness, which makes the tasting experience even more delightful. A finely structured wine whose
excellent length offers rich and variegated nuances. It is versatile in its pairings, from fish starters to first courses, as well as
main courses of fish and poultry.
A fascinating wine of extraordinary longevity.
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BRUT ROSÉ
METODO CLASSICO TRADIZIONALE
Vino Spumante di Qualità
Fruit of lengthy and keen experimentation, at last another
“dream” comes true in the Giorgio Sordo winery of Castiglione
Falletto. A magnificent ‘’rosé’’ brut, a classic Spumante wine
of traditional bottle fermentation, obtained from the noblest
grape varieties of our Langa territory.
Varietal: Nebbiolo subvariety Lampia.
Sensory characteristics: a delicate and generous mousse
with a very fine and lingering bubble formation. Bright pink
in colour, with attractive cherry red reflections. A fine, intense
and elegant fragrance with an after-taste of fresh flowers,
yeasts and sweet spices. Its taste is dry, rich, animated and
generous; pleasantly savoury and very lingering.
Maturation and ageing: once the second fermentation is terminated, the wine is left to rest before being sold. No liqueur
de tirage is added.
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ALTA LANGA
METODO CLASSICO TRADIZIONALE
V. S. Q. P. R. D.
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
The production of this magnificent dry spumante “classico”,
of traditional bottle fermentation derives from the white-wine
fermentation of Pinot nero and Chardonnay grapes : Alta Langa D.O.C.
Varietals: Pinot nero and Chardonnay.
Sensory characteristics: brilliant in appearance with a pervasive delicate mousse and extremely fine long-lasting bubbles.
Straw yellow in colour with greenish reflections.
A fruit-forward and complex fragrance with a bouquet that
recalls yeast, fresh bread crusts and, at times, the delicate nuances of rose and vanilla. Its taste is dry, fresh, savoury and
finely structured with a great lingering finish.
Maturation and ageing: after bottle fermentation, it rests on
its lees, prior to the “disgorgement”.
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BAROLO CHINATO
Aromatized wine
This splendid and rare after dinner or dessert wine was first
produced in the heart of Barolo territory in Piedmont towards
the late 1800s. It stems from an ancient recipe, jealously safeguarded by our family; it used to be a home-made remedy
for certain ailments, prepared by infusing China calisaia bark
and certain aromatic herbs from our Alpine regions in vintage
Barolo.
Matured at length in oak casks, this aromatized wine turns into
an “elixir” of an amber red colour with faint ruby reflections,
whose alcohol content is not particularly high. Its fragrance is
spicy, intense and lingering, making it a particularly delectable
and enticing wine.
A unique product for true connoisseurs.
Of the many ways to enjoy it, we particularly recommend diluting it with soda water and an ice-cube, as an aperitif. An
excellent after dinner wine, enjoyed just as it is; warmed and
served with a piece of orange peel, it makes an enjoyable and
comforting drink, suitable for cold winter evenings.
As well as being a sipping wine, it offers an interesting and surprising sensory experience when paired with chocolate-based
desserts.
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GRAPPA DI NEBBIOLO
DA BAROLO
Strictly ‘’monovarietal’’, this grappa is obtained from the distillation of fresh pomace, which is still rich in wine from the
Nebbiolo grapes used to produce Barolo.
It has a magnificent straw yellow colour with golden reflections.
The fragrance is intense, delicate and lingering, recalling the
aroma of the grapes it comes from.
Its balance is extraordinary and its taste is delicately smooth.
The aromatic sensations of the finish are Intense and lingering.
Our winery is proud to distil fresh pomace from the most prestigious vineyards, immediately after fermentation. Only in this
way can the noble odorous substances be transferred intact
to the distilled product, thus enhancing their typical characteristics and great prestige.
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Azienda Agricola Sordo Giovanni
via Alba Barolo 175
Borgata Garbelletto
12060 Castiglione Falletto (CN) Italia
Tel. 0173 62853
Fax 0173 462056
e-mail: [email protected]
www.sordogiovanni.it
Geographic coordinates
44° 37’ 47’’ north
07° 57’ 50’’ east
CAMPAGNA FINANZIATA AI SENSI
DEL REGOLAMENTO CE N. 1308/13
CAMPAIGN FINANCED ACCORDING
TO (EC) REGULATION NO. 1308/13

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