2016 Giovanni Sordo Villero, Barolo DOCG, Italy 750ml

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Drawing its fruit from Castiglione Falletto, Sordo's 2016 Barolo Villero represents a very small production with just 3,000 bottles made. These results show medium dark concentration with a savory bouquet that is defined by forest fruit and potting soil. There are hints of spice, leather and tar that emerge slowly at the back. Villero is a sturdy and compact red wine that sees good structural support from its tannins and its natural fruit volume. It is built like a tank and will withstand the test of time.

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Giovanni Sordo

Sordo makes traditional Barolo wine, with extended aging in the large Slovenian neutral oak casks that hold between 5,000 and 10,000 liters. Sordo also has a large library of Riserva wines that we are also thrilled to offer today, these had been stored in an underground cave until we imported them this year. These delicious and age worthy wines come highly recommended. The Sordo winemaking estate was established in the early years of the twentieth century. It was in 1912 when Giuseppe Sordo began to cultivate vineyards and make wine in the small village of Garbelletto in the township of ...

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