2008 Giovanni Sordo Barolo Rocche di Castiglione Riserva DOCG Italy

Winemaker Notes
"Established by Giuseppe Sordo at the beginning of the twentieth century, Sordo makes eight Barolo "crus." The winery explains its history: "The turning point came with the arrival of Giovanni Sordo, Giuseppe’s son, who was armed with both intuition and ability in choosing vineyards. From the 1950s on, he acquired ideally-suited vineyards, called ‘surì’ in Piedmontese, from which to make wines of great quality and prestige." This 2008 release is 100% Nebbiolo sourced from 50-year-old south east facing vineyards in the Castiglione Falletto municipality, aged for 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels."

Press
"This structured wine opens with classic Barolo aromas of red rose, wild cherry, leather and forest floor. The focused, balsamic-driven palate doles out succulent black cherry, crushed raspberry, black pepper, sage, eucalyptus, mint, thyme and licorice alongside firm but ripe tannins and fresh acidity."
Rated 96 Points Wine Enthusiast