Borgo Maragliano’s awards update

Borgo Maragliano‘s awards update: Falstaff rated Borgo Maragliano’s Blanc de Blancs Alta Langa 2020 with 93 Points.

ALTA LANGA: The appellation requires a minimum of 30 months on the fine yeast in the bottle to qualify as DOCG.
The first italian Classic Method was born in 1865 in Piedmont – Canelli – a village nearby Loazzolo.
Loazzolo is one of the selected Villages of the Upper Langa.
Starting in the early 1980s, the Galliano Family began experimenting with Chardonnay and Pinot Nero to produce Classic/Champagne Method Sparkling Wines.

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

100% Chardonnay grapes.
Bottled in the April of the year after harvest and, after dosage and the immediate addition of yeast from the batch, it undergoes second fermentation. At the end of this process, which creates the characteristic foam, the wine continues to mature on lees for about 32 months. During this period the wine loses its herbaceous characteristics and acquires everything it takes to become a very delicate and refined sparkling wine. Then “riddling” and “disgorging” operations prepare it for consumption, which takes place from about three years after harvesting.

TASTING NOTES

A sparkle characterised by very fine chains of bubbles in a pale straw-coloured wine with greenish highlights. The structured bouquet features sensations of fruit, lime, aromatic herbs and honey, with acacia blossom, which bring out the true nature of the Chardonnay grape. The delicious entry makes its very seductive and harmonious as it lingers on the palate. The remarkable flavour of this Blanc de Blancs expresses the true characteristics of a great grape grown in a very hostile terroir.

GASTRONOMIC PAIRINGS

Perfect on its own or as an aperitif accompanied by shellfish, raw fish or fresh cheese.

Factsheet
DETERMINATION AND VISIONARY SPIRIT

Five generations of farmers who have learned to watch the sky and cope with the unpredictability of the climate and natural events.

The first written records of the family date back to an entry in the church registers in 1790, recording the birth of Giovanni, progenitor of the Galliano family, an enterprising, determined and brilliant man who was very proud of his home.

It was 1850 when he decided to purchase the first plot of land in the municipality of Loazzolo. Giovanni had travelled widely, giving him an opportunity to broaden his horizons, and his entrepreneurial mind was filled with the belief that cultivating vines was the way forward

It was the beginning of the twentieth century; a time described as very bitter in the works of Cesare Pavese, which left its mark on the history of the little village of Loazzolo and the Galliano family.

Giovanni’s grandson Carlo died, leaving his wife Teresa to bring up her two young children alone, Giuseppe and Anna Maria. Teresa, obstinate and hard-working, coped with every adversity and never once gave in to the temptation to “run away” from this unfortunate area.

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Giuseppe encouraged his son Carlo to study Oenology in Alba and, spurred on by his father, he immediately set to work on the vinification of one of the Langa’s greatest grapes, Moscato.

His passion and dedication knew no ends.

The experience of the generations that had gone before him was reflected in his work, along with the desire for innovation in both the vineyard and the cellar: he challenged his land and himself, attempting something that had never been tried before in these

soils dedicated to the cultivation of Moscato and becoming the first producer of a Traditional Method Sparkling Wine using Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The unique pedoclimate proved him right.

Today, Borgo Maragliano is a cellar that is looking to the future once again, through the eyes of the new generation, represented by Carlo and Silvia’s sons: Giovanni, Francesco and Federico.

Take a look at their website and discover more about Borgo Maragliano’s world

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Prowein 2023: for the first time at our stand

For the first time at our stand: discover the new products of some of our associated producers. Blanc de Blancs Alta Langa, Nizza Riserva DOCG with screwcap and Chianti il Cavaliere Organic…
BORGO MARAGLIANO
BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT ALTA LANGA DOCG FRANCESCO GALLIANO
2019

The appellation requires a minimum of 30 months on the fine yeast in the bottle to qualify as DOCG.
The first italian Classic Method was born in 1865 in Piedmont – Canelli – a village nearby Loazzolo.
Loazzolo is one of the selected Villages of the Upper Langa.
Starting in the early 1980s, the Galliano Family began experimenting with Chardonnay and Pinot Nero to produce Classic/Champagne Method Sparkling Wines.

100% Chardonnay 
Perfect on its own or as an aperitif accompanied by shellfish, raw fish and fresh cheeses.

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CASCINA GARITINA
Nizza Docg Riserva 2015 Gianola
The first Nizza DOCG Riserva with screwcap.
 

This 100% Barbera is with the union of the 3 Nizza vineyards (CEC, Margherita and Vegia). 

It is raised in new tonneaux and then rests for at least 4 years in the bottle before going on the market.

Nose: full of fruity and floral scents,
Notes of wild berries and leather blend finely with hints of spice and flint.
Taste: full-bodied with lively and fragrant tannins.
The finish is excellent, long and persistent.

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FRATELLI GRATI

CHIANTI DOCG 2019 IL CAVALIERE
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Grapes:
Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo 5%,
Colorino 5%

Nose:
Rich bouquet of black cherry fruits.

Taste:
On the palate it’s bright supported by well integrated tannins.

Food pairing:
pasta with grilled sausage & eggplant, wild boar or tomato & cannellini bean soup.

Merum 2022: 3 hearts to Borgo Maragliano

Merum 2022: 3 Hearts to Borgo Maragliano!

The wine magazine “Merum – Italien-Magazin für Wein, Olivenöl, Reisen und Speisen” assigned 3 Hearts to the Moscato d’Asti La Caliera DOCG 2021 of Borgo Maragliano. 

Congratulations to the whole staff of Borgo Maragliano!

SOME DETAILS ABOUT THIS WINE

Grapes: 100% Moscato Bianco di Canelli

Production: After harvesting, the ripe Moscato grapes undergo soft pressing. 
The product obtained is chilled to 0°C to prevent fermentation. Each individual batch is filtered and put in a pressurised tank which retains the carbon dioxide and warms the product, which is still completely sugary, to a temp. of 15°C.  
This promotes the fermentation process which is allowed to continue until an alcohol content of 5.5% vol. is reached.
The product, which is now Moscato d’Asti, is chilled to a temp. of 0 °C to block fermentation.
The wine is bottled at the beginning of November.

Tasting notes: A high-altitude Moscato, full-bodied and velvety with an intense bouquet featuring scents of candied fruit, acacia blossom and a musky background. The scent of “violet” is quite unique.

Gastronomic pairings: Served cool at a temperature of 10-12 °C in crystal glasses, it pairs delicately with desserts, fresh fruit and fruit salads.

source: www.borgomaragliano.it
download here the technical sheet Moscato d' Asti La Caliera

Moscato d’Asti La Caliera is also available in the nice DOLCE VITA BOX.

The box contains:

  • 2 bottles of Moscato La Caleria (750ml)
  • 1 glass
  • CalieraGinSmash* recept


* CalieraGinsmash: the perfect cocktail for the summer evening! 

For more info please contact us.  Mail to enoteca@enoteca.nl

Meet our producers at Prowein 2022

Prowein 2022: Some of our associated producers will be personally present at our stand

Roland Krebser, Agricola del Nudo – Tuscany
Giovanni Galliano, Borgo Maragliano  – Piedmont
Giulio Serafinelli, Cantina LaSelva – Tuscany
Alberto Paltrinieri, Cantina Paltrinieri – Emilia-Romagna
Gianluca Morino, Cascina Garitina – Piedmont
Stephanie Heinz, Castello di Bolgheri – Tuscany
Gualberto Grati, Fratelli Grati and Villa di Vetrice – Tuscany
Mariagrazia Icardi, Icardi – Piedmont
Francesco Cucurullo, Masseria del Feudo – Sicily
Cristina Scotti, Monzio Compagnoni – Lombardy
Pietro Dubini, Palazzone – Umbria
Dante Di Tizio, Torre Raone – Abruzzo
Elena Zanatta, Vigneti Zanatta – Sardinia

Come and visit us in Hall 16, Booth G01 and taste, together with us, some interesting wines.
We are waiting for you!