2020 Broccardo - Barolo San Pietro (750ml)

Bottled from the historic San Pietro cru in Novello, the 2020 Broccardo Barolo captures the authoritative structure and refined aromatic profile characteristic of top-tier Langhe Nebbiolo. Grown on steep, calcareous clay marl slopes facing southwest, the 100 percent Nebbiolo vines yield fruit marked by concentrated red berry intensity and a pronounced mineral backbone. Traditional winemaking guides every stage: fermentation with native yeasts followed by extended aging in large Slavonian oak botti preserves the varietals natural acidity and promotes gradual micro-oxygenation without imparting overt wood sweetness.

The 2020 vintage delivered consistent warmth early in the growing season paired with cooling nighttime temperatures that protected vital acid levels, resulting in a wine that balances ripe chromatic extraction with lasting freshness. Upon opening, layered notes of pomegranate, dried rose petals, licorice root, and damp forest floor emerge steadily. The mid-palate reveals firm yet velvety tannins supporting flavors of stewed cherry, tobacco leaf, and flinty earth, all pulling toward a persistent, saline finish that benefits from proper aeration.

This structured Barolo excels when matched with substantial, umami-rich dishes. Decant for roughly ninety minutes before serving at sixteen to eighteen degrees Celsius to allow tightly wound aromatics to unfold. Traditional pairings include brasato al Barolo, handmade agnolotti del plin stuffed with beef ragù, wild porcini risotto, or hard aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano aged three years or longer. Stored horizontally away from direct light and temperature swings, this specific lot will continue developing complex secondary and tertiary nuances reliably through the early 2030s.