Giacomo Borgogno Barolo 2017 “Una Vita Insieme” – Piedmont, Italy
Produced by one of Barolo’s most historic estates, Giacomo Borgogno & Figli, the 2017 Una Vita Insieme (“A Life Together”) is a classic, traditionally made Barolo that celebrates longevity, harmony, and shared experience. Founded in 1761 and located in the village of Barolo itself, Borgogno is revered for wines that emphasize balance, structure, and authenticity over power or excess.
Una Vita Insieme is part of Borgogno’s Le Teorie series — a concept-driven collection of Barolo DOCG wines sourced from multiple prestigious vineyard sites across the appellation. Rather than focusing on a single cru, this wine expresses the broader soul of Barolo, blending elegance, aromatic complexity, and age-worthy structure into a unified whole.
The 2017 vintage, shaped by a warm growing season, produced Barolos with expressive aromatics and refined tannins, offering earlier approachability while retaining the backbone required for graceful aging.
🍇 WINE DETAILS
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Producer: Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
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Wine: Barolo DOCG “Una Vita Insieme”
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Vintage: 2017
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Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
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Region: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Appellation: Barolo DOCG
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Style: Traditional / Classic Barolo
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Alcohol: Approx. 14%
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Farming: Sustainable practices
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Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts with long maceration
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Aging: Extended aging in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by bottle aging
👃 TASTING NOTES
Appearance:
Classic garnet red with developing brick and orange highlights at the rim — textbook Nebbiolo evolution.
Aromas:
Elegant and layered, offering dried cherry, red currant, rose petals, and citrus peel, followed by notes of tobacco, leather, spice, and earthy undertones.
Palate:
Medium-to-full bodied with structured yet refined tannins, bright acidity, and a savory, mineral core. Red fruit, floral notes, and subtle spice unfold gradually, showcasing Borgogno’s restrained, traditional approach.
Finish:
Long, persistent, and harmonious — a Barolo built to accompany food and reward patience.
📅 VINTAGE & CELLARING
The 2017 Barolo vintage offers a compelling balance between expressiveness and structure, particularly from classic producers like Borgogno.
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Enjoy Now: With 1–2 hours of decanting
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Cellaring Potential: 2026–2036+
🍽️ FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
A natural partner for rich, savory dishes:
- Braised beef or lamb
- Truffle pasta or mushroom risotto
- Osso buco
- Game meats
- Aged cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino
⭐ WHY WE LOVE IT
- From one of Barolo’s oldest and most respected producers
- A multi-vineyard Barolo expressing the full breadth of the appellation
- Traditional winemaking with long aging in large oak casks
- Ideal for collectors and Barolo lovers who value elegance, structure, and longevity
