Brezza, ‘Sarmassa’ Barolo 2011

“The 2011 Barolo Sarmassa is broad and ample on the palate, with an enticing combination of huge fruit and equally imposing tannins. Black cherries, spices, leather and menthol blossom in a rich, deep wine that shows the virile side of Nebbiolo in this vintage. The long, persistent finish suggests the Sarmassa has a very bright future ahead of it. “ – 93 Pts Antonio Galloni, Vinous. March 2015.

Proprietors of tradition for 4 generations, the family believe today that the best way to represent the uniqueness of their terroir is to stay in constant harmony with the land and its fruits. Currently the family is working organically farmed vineyards. Their philosophy is to produce mono varietal wines and to take more care to better the health of the vineyard.

The Brezza private estate lies next to the small town of Barolo, immersed in the vineyards, as is the nearby Hotel Barolo and Restaurant Brezza, also property of the Brezza family. The estate extends over 31 hectars, of which 20 are vineyards, some dating back to 1885. The wines are all certified as DOCG “Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita” (controlled and guaranteed appellation of origin) or DOC “Denominazione Origine Controllata” (controlled appellation of origin).