Barolo Brunate 2022

The Barolo DOCG 'Brunate' by Virna Borgogno (led by Virna Borgogno, the first woman to earn a degree in Enology from the University of Turin) is an ultra-rare, boutique micro-cuvée born from the heartfelt friendship between Virna and Raffaella Pittatore, owner of the parcel. With an exclusive production of just **1,120 bottles**, this single-cru Barolo originates from the famed Brunate MGA within the Barolo commune. Sourced from 1970s plantings (Lampia and Michet sub-varieties) perched at 230–250 meters above sea level on limestone soils layered with white marls and fine sand, the vines yield an extremely low 50–55 q/ha harvest.

Cellar craftsmanship balances modern precision with whole-cluster traditionalism: fermenting with **20% whole grape clusters** mixed with destemmed grapes over a 12-to-15-day maceration at 29–31°C. The wine matures for **approximately 18 months in second- and third-passage French oak casks**, completing its refinement in stainless steel prior to bottling **without filtration**. Maturing for at least 6 months in bottle, Virna's Brunate emerges as a medium-bodied yet vibrant Barolo—soaring with red currant, pomegranate, and sweet spice aromatics, anchored by firm, austere tannins, lively acidity, and a distinctive strawberry-candy and violet finish.