Intense ruby red color with barely perceptible orange reflections, intense, composite, ethereal bouquet with hints of red fruits still well perceptible. Full, warm taste with tannins harmoniously fused in a delicate and rounded flavor.
Grape variety: Nebbiolo sub-varieties Lampia and Michet Origin of the grapes: Cannubi Boschis vineyard in the commune of Barolo. Soil: calcareous with layers of fine sands and white marls Vineyards: Guyot pruning (6-8 buds) Exposure: South-East Strains/hectare: average 5.000 Grape production per Ha: 50-55 qli grapes Year of planting: 1970s Altitude: 250-260 meters
Vinification
Crushing and destemming, maceration with skins for about 10 days at a maximum temperature of 29-31°C. After racking, the wine is aged in oak barrels for about 18 months. Maturation is completed in stainless steel tanks before bottling, without filtration. Maturation in bottles lying down for at least 6 months before packaging and shipping.
The village of Barolo is located in the heart of the Langhe, the most prestigious wine-making area in Italy’s Piedmont region. The Borgogno family lives and works right here in Barolo, managing their own “Virna” state.
VIRNA BORGOGNO First woman in Italy whit a degree in enology.
A descendant of one of the most famous Langhe families, Virna Borgogno is the first woman in Italy to complete a degree in oenology and oenological techniques. In 1988, she joined her father Lodovico in managing the cellar. The Borgogno vineyards date from 1720, while the modern estate was founded in 1950 by Enrico Borgogno. Nowadays, Virna and her sister Ivana have taken the reins of the estate wholly in hand, with Ivana looking after the administrative and marketing side of the business. In 2001, the estate was rebranded with the new “Virna” logo to reflect the major role played by women in the business.
