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2020 Elvio Cogno Barolo Bricco Pernice

Kerin O'Keefe

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Bricco Pernice is a "dream come true" for the Cogno winemakers. Drawn from a tiny, ancient sub-plot in the Ravera Cru, this is the Barolo equivalent of a legendary 'lieu dit' from a Burgundy vineyard. These rows only grow the Lampia sub-variety of Nebbiolo, from old vines famous for power and complexity but in particular the "encompassing softness" they impart, especially after three years in large oak (and six years since the vintage). A genuinely majestic, grand-scale Barolo that can age very well but also drink extraordinarily well on release. This kind of wine doesn't come around every day. Put a couple in the box...

$210.00 in mixed 6+ or $235.00 per bottle

Overview

Grape

Nebbiolo

Its Origins

After working with Marcarini in La Morra, Elvio Cogno returned to his family village in 1990 to rebuild an historical farm into the home of one of Piedmont's more important Barolo producers. Now daughter Nadia and her husband Valter Fissore are the force behind the rising fortunes of the house, producing strictly classic wines with modern cleanliness and technique, low yields and sustainable, closely managed vineyards.

What The Critics Say

96/100 Kerin O’Keefe

“Made with the Lampia subvariety of Nebbiolo grown in a 2ha section in the most historic part of the Ravera Cru, the fragrant 2020 Bricco Pernice has lovely aromas of violet, red fruit and baking spice. Rich, round and structured, it stays one year longer in the estate cellars than Cascina Nuova and Ravera to tame the significant but refined tannins that wrap around layers of flavors including succulent red cherry, juicy pomegranate, baking spice and orange peel." Drink 2028 – 2035

95/100 Parker’s Wine Advocate, Monica Larner

“This wine comes from a two-hectare site within the greater Ravera MGA and sees one more year of aging, for a total of 36 months in large Slavonian casks. The Elvio Cogno 2020 Barolo Ravera Bricco Pernice (with only 6,000 bottles made) is very determined and focused. You get blue and purple fruits, hard plum and spicy shadings of nutmeg and sweet earth. This vintage remains softly textured but intense overall." Drink 2026 - 2043

17.5/20 Jancis Robinson, Walter Speller

“Mid ruby with the beginning of orange tinges. Loads of minerally stony notes and cherry and raspberry notes with a touch of oatmeal and rosemary. Lush and fresh at the same time. Wired cool-climate raspberry fruit with the perfect dose of gravelly tannins adding loads of structure to the finish. Long and fine, while the tannins need time to settle." Drink 2027 - 2040

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Nebbiolo
Region	Piedmont
Closure	Cork
Volume	750ml
Alcohol	14.50%
Maturity	2026 - 2043

This Wine Goes Well With

Taste

Delivery & Returns

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