Brandini Barolo Annunziata 2016
Nebbiolo | Italy
This is a new find for us, and man, what a find! 96 POINT, single parcel Barolo, from the revered Annunziata cru in La Morra...all in the epic 2016 vintage for just under $70?!? Seriously, the next best price will run you right around $100. That alone gets us all warm and fuzzy inside, for certain. When we learned this was a new project backed by Oscar Farinetti (Borgogno and Fontanafredda) and New York restaurateur Joe Bastianich (who partnered with Oscar to create Eataly), we legit started drooling. 96 points!
By now, you’ve heard us prattle on endlessly about the 2016 vintage in Piemonte...but it truly is that good. Ripeness, structure, balanced acidity, and ethereal elegance – regardless of your preferred style of nebbiolo, there is a 2016 Barolo or Barbaresco that is sure to please. This one is for all you lovers of the ample and plush side of Barolo – a juicy, powerful, and mouth-coating beauty that is flashy and taut, with plenty of concentration and balance for prolonged cellaring.
Classic cherries and red berries meld seamlessly with toasted hazelnuts, saddle leather, rose petals, and volcanic earth. The finish is dense and long, with a punch of orange peel and clove drawing out the flavors for a full 30+ seconds. This is a pedigreed wine, from a producer to take note of, and we’re thrilled to discover and share these beauties with you today!
About the Producer
The Agricola Brandini estate, located in the village of Borgata Brandini in the commune of La Morra and sits at the top of a hill from which it enjoys the most amazing view of the surrounding landscape. They only grow indigenous grape varieties and everything is cultivated organically with a focus on the environment and nature. They produce outstanding wines from Dolcetto D’Alba, Barbera D’Alba, Langhe Rosso, Langhe Nebbiolo and Barolo. The Brandini estate, which includes about 14 hectares of Barolo-classified vineyards, is run by Piero Bagnasco and his daughters, Giovanna and Serena.
- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- AppellationBarolo
- VineyardAnnunziata Vineyard
- Aging/Cooperage30 months in large oak barrels and then 6-8 months in bottle
- Alcohol14.5%