2018 Virna Borgogno Barolo Sarmassa DOCG

莎瑪莎產區的經典面貌：細緻骨架、爽利酸度，現在飲也舒服，收藏也有戲。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產區特徵明顯 -> 莎瑪莎山坡的石灰質土壤帶出礦感和清爽酸度，能讓餐桌風味更鮮活。
2) 結構卻不粗魯 -> 銳利但細緻的單寧，吃肉也能配得住，入口有層次不厚重。
3) 家族把關的小量生產 -> Virna Borgogno 維持傳統釀法與手工挑選，品質穩定。

【侍酒師私房筆記】聞得到野草莓、紅莓和乾花香，隱約有蘑菇、樹皮和肉桂香，入口中段酸度活躍、單寧細滑但有支撐，尾段帶點香脂與礦石感。醒個 60–90 分鐘，香氣與結構會打開得最好。既可即飲也適合再養幾年。

【酒莊與釀造】Virna Borgogno 家族經營，現由 Lodovico 的女兒接手，小量田間分級採收，沿用傳統較長浸皮與大桶陳年手法，重視果實純淨與產地表現。

【葡萄園小地景】莎瑪莎為高坡石灰黏土，排水良好，日夜溫差造就花香與礦感兼具的果粒，酒體保持優雅但不失力量。

【場景化配餐指南】適合與家宴的烤羊腿、松露或蘑菇料理、鹹香的意式肉餃，或與朋友共享的陳年硬奶酪拼盤。送給懂酒的朋友也很有面子。

【降維打擊對比】相比過度濃烈的名牌 Barolo，這瓶更顯地域與恆定風格，價位合理、稀少度高，實用又值得收藏。

A Sarmassa Barolo that balances silk and structure — approachable now but built to age.

【Why choose it?】
1) Distinct terroir expression -> Sarmassa’s hillside soils give clear mineral lift and bright acidity, keeping the wine lively on the table.
2) Refined structure -> Fine, well-integrated tannins deliver grip without harshness, so it pairs broadly from roast lamb to aged cheese.
3) Family stewardship -> Small-scale production under Virna Borgogno preserves focus on quality and classic winemaking.

【Sommelier's private note】On the nose there’s a weave of wild strawberries, dried florals and a faint cinnamon spice; the palate is mid-to-full with vivid acidity, fine-grained tannins and a mineral, slightly balsamic finish. Decant 60–90 minutes to open the perfumes; drink now through the decade for best balance.

【Producer & winemaking】From Virna Borgogno’s Sarmassa cru — family-run, traditional Barolo approach: careful vineyard selection, extended maceration for structure and élevage in large casks to respect fruit clarity. Ownership now led by Lodovico’s daughter, keeping small-batch attention.

【Vineyard notes】Sarmassa’s calcareous, well-drained slopes yield wines with bright lift, floral top notes and unmistakable minerality.

【Occasion & pairing】Perfect for elevated home dinners in Hong Kong—think roast lamb with herbs, wild mushroom pasta or a cheese board with Grana Padano. Also a confident gift for collectors who want an authentic Barolo without the blockbuster markup.

【Competitive edge】More terroir-driven and focused than mass-market Barolo: classic style, disciplined tannins and excellent quality-to-price for a Sarmassa bottling.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: wild strawberry, raspberry, dried flowers, mushroom, tree bark, cinnamon spice, sage, leather, bright acidity, fine firm tannins, mineral, balsamic finish
• Food Matching: Lamb, Pork with mushrooms, Game ravioli, Roast partridge, Grana Padano or aged hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Nebbiolo ,

Winery

Virna Borgogno（維爾納博爾戈尼奧）

Virna Borgogno