{"product_id":"sordo-giovanni-barolo-monvigliero-2015","title":"Sordo Giovanni – Barolo MONVIGLIERO 2015","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSordo Giovanni – Barolo MONVIGLIERO 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSordo Giovanni Barolo MONVIGLIERO 2015 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erefined and highly distinctive expression of Nebbiolo from the celebrated Monvigliero cru in Verduno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the northernmost and most prestigious sites of the Barolo appellation. Made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the vineyard is famously exposed to the midday sun, while its terroir and elevated position favour a particularly fragrant and elegant style of Barolo. Sordo’s traditional approach allows the character of the cru to remain at the forefront, rather than relying on new oak or excessive extraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2015 shows a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright ruby-to-garnet colour and an unusually lifted bouquet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with expressive notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe raspberry, wild strawberry, rosehip and fresh cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried rose, sweet spices, toasted hazelnut and subtle alpine-herbal nuances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With bottle age, more savoury notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eforest floor, tobacco, liquorice and dried flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are beginning to emerge. On the palate it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry, juicy and remarkably elegant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining concentrated red fruit with vibrant acidity and fine but persistent tannins. The wine is powerful without heaviness, with an almost filigree quality and an impressively long finish; Falstaff awarded the 2015 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, specifically highlighting its balance and combination of power and delicacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine follows Sordo’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional long maceration and large-format oak élevage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with maturation in large wooden barrels rather than heavily toasted small barrels. This restrained approach preserves Nebbiolo’s floral and mineral character while allowing the tannins to integrate gradually. The 2015 carries \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14.5% alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing warmth and concentration without overwhelming its freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMONVIGLIERO 2015 is now entering a particularly attractive phase. Recent tastings have found the wine showing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerry, raspberry, dried flowers, leather, earth, truffle, smoke and laurel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with acidity and tannins still very much alive. It is therefore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eready to drink now, but by no means over the hill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; a further 5–8 years should bring increasing tertiary complexity if properly stored. A beautifully balanced, aromatic and elegant Barolo, particularly compelling with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etruffles, braised veal or beef, game, mushrooms, rich Piedmontese pasta and mature cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sordo Giovanni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piedmont\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nebbiolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sordo Giovanni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53815969382673,"sku":"LR-47","price":89.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2722\/8945\/files\/70E91BDD-FA12-441D-8681-025B843F7521.png?v=1785421426","url":"https:\/\/www.wineprovisionshop.com.sg\/products\/sordo-giovanni-barolo-monvigliero-2015","provider":"Wine Provision Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}