Virna: Historic Barolo Excellence from the Heart of Langhe

Nestled in the prestigious Barolo DOCG of northern Italy’s Langhe, Virna blends centuries of tradition with artisanal winemaking excellence. Originally part of the historic Borgogno legacy—one of the oldest names in Barolo, dating back to 1720—the estate is now a beacon of modern elegance under the leadership of sisters Virna and Ivana Borgogno. Virna made history as the first woman in Italy to earn a degree in oenology, bringing a pioneering spirit to their family’s deep-rooted heritage. The estate’s vineyards are situated on classic calcareous and clay soils in some of the region's most celebrated crus, including Cannubi, Sarmassa, and Preda.

Artisanal Craftsmanship and Terroir Expression

The winemaking philosophy at Virna is centered on preserving the purity and depth of each unique vineyard parcel. Meticulously following traditional Langhe methods, the estate employs extended élevage in large Slavonian oak casks (botti) and tonneaux to allow the Nebbiolo grape to express its full varietal character without being overshadowed by wood. This patient approach results in Barolos characterized by their remarkable structure, finesse, and extraordinary aging potential. Highly regarded by critics and collectors alike, Virna’s wines stand as a sophisticated expression of Italy’s most revered red wine appellation, capturing the true essence of the Langhe terroir.

Virna：探索 Langhe 風土的歷史傳奇

位於意大利北部 Langhe 區的頂級 Barolo DOCG，Virna 完美結合了數世紀的傳統底蘊與精湛的手工釀造工藝。酒莊原屬歷史悠久的 Borgogno 世家——這是 Barolo 最古老的名號之一，其家族歷史可追溯至 1720 年。現由 Virna 與 Ivana Borgogno 姊妹共同掌管，其中 Virna 更是意大利首位獲得釀酒學學位的女性，為家族傳統注入了開創性的專業精神。酒莊葡萄園坐落於典型的石灰質與黏土土壤，涵蓋了 Cannubi、Sarmassa 和 Preda 等享譽全球的頂級地塊（Crus）。

手工釀造與風土的極致展現

Virna 的釀酒哲學核心在於忠實展現各個葡萄園地塊的深度與細膩風土。酒莊沿用傳統的 Langhe 釀造手法，包括在大型斯拉夫橡木桶（Botti）及中型橡木桶中進行長時間的陳釀（Élevage），旨在保留 Nebbiolo 葡萄品種的純粹性，同時賦予酒液層次豐富的風土特色。這種不急於求成的釀造工藝，成就了 Virna Barolo 結構細膩、優雅平衡且具備卓越陳年潛力的特質。作為意大利最受推崇的紅酒代表作之一，Virna 的佳釀長期獲得國際酒評家與收藏家的高度讚譽，是探索 Langhe 靈魂的理想之選。