Azienda Agricola Brandini

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Agricola Brandini is run by the two idealistic Bagnasco sisters, Serena (vintage 1992) and Giovanna (1994). Certified organic since 2011, their 25 estate hectares are in the high-altitude zones of La Morra, Roero and Alta Langha with their Barolo vineyards on the northwest of La Morra. 10 hectares are rented for the crus, Cerretta and Annunziata, as well as their organically certified high altitude sites mostly south of Monforte d’Alba for their Dolcetto, Barbera, and Nebbiolo.

Azienda Agricola Brandini - 2020 Barolo La Morra

Price: $66.00
Size: 750ml
Availability: 

24+ in stock

Type of Wine: Red
Grape(s): 100% Nebbiolo
Style: Medium Body, Elegant and Aromatic

GROWER OVERVIEW

The organically farmed Agricola Brandini is run by two young and idealistic sisters, Serena (vintage 1992) and Giovanna (1994), in full directional control with the support of their father, Piero Bagnasco. Certified organic since 2011, they have also introduced biodynamics and permaculture to their 25 estate-owned hectares in the high-altitude zones of La Morra, Roero and Alta Langha. Their estate Barolo vineyards (four La Morra parcels and R56) are located on the backside (northwest) of La Morra and are characterized by calcareous sandstones that render Barolos of great elegance. They also rent 10 hectares of vines for the crus, Cerretta and Annunziata, and organically farmed and certified, high altitude sites south of Monforte d’Alba for their Alba wines of Dolcetto, Barbera, and Nebbiolo. Vinification for their raw yet refined, pale colored, understated and elegant Nebbiolo are deeper in terroir imprint and structure than those prior to the sisters’ takeover in 2015. Brandini’s cellar work is progressive (including shorter maceration times, stem inclusion and infusion extraction methods), and it accentuates finesse above all for these botti-aged Barolos that drink well young and also age nicely, building on their youthful assets.

VINEYARD DETAILS

Barolo La Morra comes from 4 parcels in the upper northwest area of La Morra facing southeast/south/southwest on medium-steep slopes with an average vine age of 15 years (2023) on calcareous clay and sand at 300-450m.

CELLAR NOTES

Natural ferment with destemmed grapes for 2-5 weeks with a couple daily pumpovers at 22-26°C max. The 4 separate parcel vats are then blended for 10-15 more days on skins under a submerged cap. Pressed and aged 20-24 months in old 60hl Slavonian botte. First sulfites added after ML. No fining or filtration.