Barolo 2013: The Crus at Barolo’s Heart

“2013 Barolo has turned out to be a classic in the making”
Walter Speller

The village of Barolo itself lies right in the heart of the hills that intersect the Barolo zone. It is tucked into a neat amphitheatre of vineyards that contain some of the region’s top crus.

Compared to the cool, snow-fresh wines of Novello and Verduno on the edges of the Barolo map, the wines from this central spot are noticeable for their appealing and juicy nature.

Its naturally warm location and sandy-silty soils lend a generous, primary fruit to the wines. And despite the generally cool features of the 2013 vintage, Barolo appears to have reached a good level of sweet maturity here, revealing supple red cherry wines layered with mandarin peel, currant and marzipan.

An abundance of crus stake a claim for ‘best’ vineyard, including Cannubi, Sarmassa and Brunate (which straddles both the villages of Barolo and La Morra).

Brezza and Luigi Einaudi are two historic estates whose elegant wines have a global following. We are delighted to include them as part of our special 2013 Barolo offer.

2013 Barolo,
Brezza

£145 per 6 Bottles In Bond

Unusually reductive at the beginning, but improves with air. Really shy and reluctant but with wonderful coating tannins. Very elegant palate weight and good length. Genuine.
16.5 points, Walter Speller

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2013 Barolo Sarmassa,
Brezza

£190 per 6 Bottles In Bond

Concentrated on the nose of the three Brezza crus, with liquorice and strawberry on the nose, as well as... approachable. Elegant yet with a firm structure and with impressive balance.
17 points, Walter Speller

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“Brezza remains one of Barolo's under the radar growers given the quality of wines that emerge from this cellar in the center of town”
Antonio Galloni

Brezza’s wines embody traditional winemaking from the heart of Barolo. Their transparent style allows their impressive crus to shine, with no new oak aromas or rusticity to mask their personality. Brezza have considerable holdings in Cannubi as well as Sarmassa. This cru sits on the opposite side of the main Barolo ridge from Cannubi. The wines from here are more structured than those from Cannubi, displaying a confident, violet-freshness. While the vineyard may not be as well-known as Cannubi, insiders are well aware of its quality, and Brezza’s Sarmassa is outstanding.

2013 Barolo Terlo Vigna Costa
Grimaldi, Poderi Luigi Einaudi

£195 per 6 Bottles In Bond

Black cherry, smoke, tar, licorice and menthol givethe 2013 Barolo Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi much of its virile personality. The level of fruit intensity is considerable, but, as always, the Costa Grimaldi has the broad shoulders and frame to hand all of that richness.
94+ points, Antonio Galloni

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2013 Barolo Cannubi,
Poderi Luigi Einaudi

£240 per 6 Bottles In Bond

Sweet, floral aromatics that are so typical of this site, with silky tannins and vibrant fruit. Sweet red cherry, wild flowers, mint and rose petals built into the finely-spun finish. Sensual and beautifully layered in the glass, wine to drink now, over the next decade, perhaps beyond.
93 points, Antonio Galloni

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“A house style that prizes elegance and tradition”
Monica Larner The Wine Advocate

This important Barolo property was founded by Italy’s first elected President in 1897. His descendants have since acquired prestigious sites in the commune of Barolo including Terlo and Cannubi. Terlo is very close to the village of Barolo and runs south from the Cannubi ridge. Costa Grimaldi is a unique parcel within Terlo which turns southward on this rippling hillside. Einaudi’s Cannubi has a breadth and presence that signals its Grand Cru status. These are extraordinarily precise Barolos that have genuine soul and typicity.