ORGANICALLY FARMED
It's an early-ripening vineyard area due to its marly soils, and its location in the warm Barolo valley, but Brezza's eastern-facing plots on older soils temper lead to a particularly generous, dark-fruited and suavely tannic Barolo that maintains an inner vibrancy and elegance. Brezza's traditional winemaking makes this a winner for lovers of the old school!
DECANTER 97 POINTS - "Brezza is dedicated to organic viticulture, and works only with indigenous yeast, big oak vessels and long macerations in the cellar. His 2019 Sarmassa is one of the most elegant Barolos of the vintage, if not the most. Bright ruby in the glass and vibrant on the nose, the tannins are impeccable. Plenty of Parma violet notes are to the fore, soaked with rhubarb root, liquorice stick and a whiff of yellow fruits. The attack is poised, soft and silky, with long, lifted acidity. There is a perfect extraction here – the tannins are very well judged and ripe."
KERIN O'KEEFE 95 POINTS - "Brezza’s 2019 Sarmassa is full-bodied and compelling, starting with its balsamic aromas of camphor that mingle with ripe black-skinned berry, tobacco, graphite and spice. On the concentrated yet almost weightless palate, firm, tightly woven tannins seamlessly support dried cherry, blood orange, licorice, menthol and the same tobacco note as the nose. Combining power and restraint, it’s still youthfully austere and needs time. Drink 2029–2049. Abv: 15% Kerin O’Keefe April 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com"
The historical Brezza family winery goes back to 1885, and to 1910 with their first branded bottling. Based around the town of Barolo itself, their wines are traditional expressions of the area's elegantly-styled Barolos. Aging is in classic large (3000L), untoasted Slavonian oak barrels. The Barolos are neither filtered nor fined.
It's an early-ripening vineyard area due to its marly soils, and its location in the warm Barolo valley, but Brezza's eastern-facing plots on older soils temper lead to a particularly generous, dark-fruited and suavely tannic Barolo that maintains an inner vibrancy and elegance. Brezza's traditional winemaking makes this a winner for lovers of the old school!
DECANTER 97 POINTS - "Brezza is dedicated to organic viticulture, and works only with indigenous yeast, big oak vessels and long macerations in the cellar. His 2019 Sarmassa is one of the most elegant Barolos of the vintage, if not the most. Bright ruby in the glass and vibrant on the nose, the tannins are impeccable. Plenty of Parma violet notes are to the fore, soaked with rhubarb root, liquorice stick and a whiff of yellow fruits. The attack is poised, soft and silky, with long, lifted acidity. There is a perfect extraction here – the tannins are very well judged and ripe."
KERIN O'KEEFE 95 POINTS - "Brezza’s 2019 Sarmassa is full-bodied and compelling, starting with its balsamic aromas of camphor that mingle with ripe black-skinned berry, tobacco, graphite and spice. On the concentrated yet almost weightless palate, firm, tightly woven tannins seamlessly support dried cherry, blood orange, licorice, menthol and the same tobacco note as the nose. Combining power and restraint, it’s still youthfully austere and needs time. Drink 2029–2049. Abv: 15% Kerin O’Keefe April 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com"
The historical Brezza family winery goes back to 1885, and to 1910 with their first branded bottling. Based around the town of Barolo itself, their wines are traditional expressions of the area's elegantly-styled Barolos. Aging is in classic large (3000L), untoasted Slavonian oak barrels. The Barolos are neither filtered nor fined.
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