Barolo Liste

Giacomo Borgogno e Figli is a historic and famed wine estate in the Italian wine region of Piedmont. It is best known for its Riserva Barolo wines, which are some of the most sought-after and expensive wines from the region. The winery is situated in the center of Barolo town, with cellars dug into the surrounding hillside. Borgogno uses traditional winemaking methods including indigenous yeasts, long fermentations and the use of large Slavonian oak barrels. The Barolo wines spend four years in oak, except for the Riserva which gets an additional year. The company was founded by Bartolomeo Borgogno in 1761. A hundred years later its Barolo was chosen to accompany the official lunch celebrating the unification of Italy. Cesare Borgogno, who took charge in the 1920s, began the signature policy of keeping back wines for late release.

Liste vineyard originated around 13 million years ago from erosion, giving it a unique composition compared to other Langhe areas. Rich in macro and micro elements, it imparts exceptional complexity and longevity to the wine. Visible from the road to the old Castello della Volta, the renowned cru spans 6.75 hectares with southern exposure at 270–330 meters altitude.

Deep ruby red with garnet highlights. This is a wine that needs a moment to fully express its potential, but it soon reveals great complexity on the nose, with notes of ripe red fruit and incense. On the palate, it offers a taut and lingering sip, with vibrant tannins. A wine that is deep, intense, and striking.