Achille Boroli, ‘Ulmus’, 2019, Barbaresco (DOCG)

'One-Liner'
An elegant, traditional-style Barbaresco with dried cherry, rose, liquorice, firm Nebbiolo tannins and a savoury, earthy finish.

Tasting Note
Bright garnet in the glass, with a little brick at the rim. The nose shows dried cherry, wild cranberry, liquorice root, undergrowth and rose petal. On the palate, firm tannins carry red berry and tar-edged flavours, with touches of leather, dried herbs and earth. High acidity keeps the wine lifted, leading to a long, savoury finish of sour cherry and woodland spice.

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region: Barbaresco DOCG
Grape(s): 100% Nebbiolo
ABV: 14%
Friendly: Vegetarian

Awards & Critics' Scores
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The Story
This Barbaresco is made by Achille Boroli, whose family estate is rooted in Piedmont and is now run with a focus on low yields, quality and sustainable practice. The wine itself is very much in the traditional Barbaresco lane: Nebbiolo from Piedmont, vinified in stainless steel, then aged for 24 months in oak barrels and a further 24 months in bottle before release. The result is structured, perfumed and savoury, with the tannin and acidity to develop well over the next few years.

Perfect With... (click me for the recipe)
- Meat/fish: Braised beef with rosemary and soft polenta
- Vegetarian: Tajarin with wild mushrooms, butter and truffle
- Vegan: Porcini, borlotti bean and rosemary ragù with soft polenta