2020 Borgogno No Name

Borgogno is one of the very first and probably the oldest wineries in Piedmont. The Italian winery strongly believes in the classical and traditional philosophy whatever its strength; For years, the observance of these traditions has been passed on to the next generations. Borgogno owns 13 hectares of vineyards, 9 of which are planted with the Nebbiolo grape. The wines are all vinified in the traditional way to produce unique and structured wines. The wines are produced sustainably.

The name No Name of this beautiful Nebbiolo does have a deeper meaning. In order to guarantee the quality of the wine in Italy and therefore also in Piedemonte, the wines are extensively checked by the authorities. They discovered at Borgogno that this can lead to bureaucracy when they sent in their Barolo a few years ago to be allowed to carry the label 'Barolo DOCG'. The harvest was bottled in stages and each time a bottle was sent in for verification. The first two bottles were approved, the third bottle was rejected. Because all three bottles contain exactly the same content, it was decided to bottle the wines under the name 'No Name'. The addition 'Etichetta di Protesta' is a reference to the bureaucracy. After this harvest they continued making this wine. Borgogno No Name meets the required aging of a Barolo of at least three years, of which two years in wooden barrels. “

The Borgogno No Name is by the way not that rebellious, but it is extremely tasty. The No Name is powerful, dark, ripe tannins and a relaxed sweetness. In the glass, the wine is grain red as befits a good Nebbiolo. The wine has intense scents of vanilla, spices, withered roses. The "No Name Barolo" is full bodied with a soft and dry taste and a beautiful aftertaste.

“Borgogno. See also their Barbera and Barolo. Is one of the very first and therefore also one of the oldest wineries in Piedmont. Now age doesn't always go hand in hand with quality, but here it does. Nebbiolo from the Langhe. Can't have a name. That's what it's called. It also says 'etichetta di protesta' on the label. The Borgogno family must have had a problem with the magistrates about 'official regulations'. Grapes from different plot. manufacturing method. whatever. Happens more often. And is then conveniently used by the producer in question as a nickname. Likewise here. For an otherwise not so rebellious, but extremely tasty and 'own' Nebbiolo. Powerful, dark, ripe tannins and a relaxed sweetness. But that should not have a name” Harold Hamersma in De Grote Hamersma 2016, assessed with an 8.5

“Borgogno. You would say… But no, just wine producer in Piemonte. And also one of the oldest. Makes fine Barbera and Barolo. And Langhe Nebbiolo. But this one does not have its official label, it is Langhe Nebbiolo, but has the addition 'etichetta di protesta'. Probably bonkers with authorities about production methods or otherwise. See you often. It won't be the quality. Drained the test bottle with large red from the oven with mushrooms. Without protesting”' Harold Hamersma in De Grote Hamersma 2015, assessed with an 8.5