Giulia Negri - La Tartufaia - Barolo 2021
Giulia Negri's La Tartufaia Barolo 2021 embodies an elegant and precise interpretation of high-altitude Nebbiolo, sourced from vines located on the cool slopes of La Morra. The bright garnet color signals a wine that is both concentrated and slender. The nose opens with aromas of Morello cherry, ripe raspberry, and wild strawberry, accompanied by floral notes of rose and violet. Hints of licorice, blood orange, and fine earth enrich the ensemble with great subtlety. The aromatic expression remains clear, chiseled, without excessive ripeness. From the first sniff, the wine displays an airy, refined style, true to the winemaker's approach. There is a strong readability of the terroir and a constant pursuit of balance.
On the palate, the attack is straight and precise, driven by a lively acidity that stretches the body with elegance. The tannins, typical of Nebbiolo, are fine, tight, and perfectly ripe, providing structure without harshness. The red fruit expresses itself clearly, supported by notes of sweet spices, black tea, and a slight balsamic touch. The aging, controlled and discreet, accompanies the wine without ever masking the identity of the grape variety or the cru. The texture is slender, almost saline, giving a sensation of verticality and controlled tension. The wine gains depth with aeration, revealing a progressive and harmonious complexity. The finish is long, persistent, marked by dried flowers, citrus, and refined minerality.
La Tartufaia Barolo 2021 is a great wine for fine dining, designed to fully express itself at the table as well as after a few years of aging. It will ideally accompany noble dishes such as mushroom risotto, braised meat, herb-seasoned veal, or cuisine with truffle accents. Its tannic finesse and natural freshness also allow it to pair with more subtle dishes, such as roasted poultry or sophisticated plant-based cuisine. Served around 16 to 18 °C, after careful aeration, it reveals all its complexity and elegance. Already charming for its precision and balance, it has excellent aging potential, evolving towards notes of fine leather, undergrowth, and noble spices. It is a contemporary Barolo, refined and deeply expressive, accurately illustrating the talent and sensitivity of Giulia Negri.
Grape variety: Nebbiolo
