Elvio CognoBarolo Cascina Nuova 2017

Product code: 11681
£39.25 inc VAT
Italy
Red Wine from
Piedmont, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Barolo
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Elvio Cogno
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Nebbiolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Barolo
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Elvio Cogno
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Nebbiolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

Product Notes

Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina Nuova wine is a distinguished Italian red offering an inviting aroma of red fruits and exotic spices. This full-bodied wine has silky tannins with flavours of cherries, roses, and liquorice, all beautifully balanced with a fine combination of depth and freshness. Aged in French oak barrels, the Barolo Cascina Nuova enjoys harmonious notes of vanilla and cloves, resulting in a long-lasting, elegant finish. This wine, consistently highly rated, pairs amazingly with robust, savoury dishes. As one of Piedmont's most celebrated wines, it excellently represents the mystique and allure of the Barolo region.

Tasting Notes

Born to satisfy the curiosity of consumers keen to have a more immediate understanding of Barolo, the wine is bright garnet red in color with orange tints. Pleasing and immediate, it offers scents of flowers and light, delicate spices. The mouth is agreeably rounded, juicy and fresh, with just the right balance between pleasantness and elegance. The aftertaste is very harmonious with a mineral, aromatic finish.

About the Winery

Elvio Cogno

Founded in 1990, Elvio Cogno Winery is nestled in the small Italian village of Novello amidst the stunning landscapes of Langhe. This enchanting winery, in the heart of the renowned Barolo wine region, stands as a testament to the passion of its founders, Elvio Cogno, and his daughter Nadia.

Over the past 30 years, this family-run enterprise has gained an excellent reputation for producing high-quality wines, renowned for their elegance and complexity. Specialising in traditional Piedmontese wines, Elvio Cogno Winery lovingly nurtures vineyards that are more than fifty years old. With an unwavering commitment to preserving the land's biodiversity, maintaining sustainable agricultural practices remains at the heart of their philosophy.

The winery, spread over 11 hectares, encapsulates a captivating harmony of traditional and modern techniques. They employ meticulous attention to detail from vine to bottle: from hand-harvesting the grapes, to ageing the wine in both French oak barrels and traditional Slavonian oak casks. The result is an array of captivating wines; Barolo, Barbera d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba, and Langhe Nascetta, which possess a rich palette, and a distinctive blend of tradition and terroir.

Notwithstanding a deep respect for their ancient heritage, innovation and progress are integral to Elvio Cogno Winery. The introduction of the previously forgotten Nascetta grape variety, now considered one of the treasures of the Langhe region, exemplifies this forward-thinking approach,

Guests are welcomed with open arms to the winery, to discover its charm and savour its award-winning wines. Guided tours offer an insight into the intricate wine production process, while the spectacular vineyard views provide a truly immersive experience.

In essence, Elvio Cogno Winery embodies a harmonious blend of respect for tradition and an innovative spirit: a living testament to the legacy of Elvio Cogno, one of Piedmont’s most respected wine patriarchs. A visit whether for an afternoon or longer, surely represents a memorable journey to the heart of Piedmontese wine culture.

https://www.elviocogno.com

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