{"product_id":"boroli-2015-barolo-brunella-docg","title":"Boroli 2015 Barolo Brunella DOCG Piedmont Italy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e“BOROLI MONOPOLE • 93 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBoroli 2015 Barolo Brunella DOCG – Piedmont, Italy\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBoroli 2015 Barolo Brunella DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare single-vineyard Barolo from one of the historic sites of \u003cstrong\u003eCastiglione Falletto\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced entirely from Nebbiolo grown in the \u003cstrong\u003eBrunella cru—a vineyard owned exclusively by the Boroli family\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat distinction matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most celebrated Barolo vineyards, which are divided among multiple growers, \u003cstrong\u003eBrunella is a monopole of Boroli\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyard surrounds Cascina Brunella on the western edge of the Villero hillside, and Boroli considers this wine the ultimate expression of Achille Boroli's vision for Barolo and the flagship of the estate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 combines the power and structure associated with this site with the generosity and ripeness of an outstanding Barolo vintage. Aromas of red cherry, blood orange, rose, violet, licorice and spice lead into a beautifully structured palate framed by vibrant acidity and polished Nebbiolo tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only \u003cstrong\u003e8,410 bottles produced\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a compelling mature Barolo for collectors and Nebbiolo lovers seeking a distinctive wine from one of Castiglione Falletto's lesser-known historic vineyards. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e93 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling awarded the \u003cstrong\u003e2015 Boroli Barolo Brunella 93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its ripe red cherry and blood orange character alongside herbs and roses, followed by juicy, vibrant red fruit on the palate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalstaff – 92 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrunella: A Historic Barolo Monopole\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Brunella is one of the most interesting aspects of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoroli's research in the historical archives of Castiglione Falletto uncovered documentation of \u003cstrong\u003eCollina Brunella dating to 1624\u003c\/strong\u003e, establishing a connection between this vineyard and the local community going back more than four centuries. Boroli notes that the name Brunella itself has identified this particular place for over 450 years. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the \u003cstrong\u003eBrunella cru is owned exclusively by Boroli\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated at the western end of the Villero subzone in Castiglione Falletto, the vineyard wraps around its oval-shaped hill, with parcels enjoying southern, eastern and western exposures. The soils are predominantly calcareous clay with veins of sand and the fossil-rich Sant'Agata marls characteristic of this part of the Barolo appellation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese conditions give Brunella its distinctive combination of \u003cstrong\u003epower, aromatic breadth, elegance, structure and longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Relatively Rare Barolo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the vineyard's long history, Brunella was not bottled independently under its own name until \u003cstrong\u003e2013\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the 2015 only the third vintage of this distinctive single-vineyard Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction of the 2015 was extremely limited:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8,410 750ml bottles\u003cbr\u003e330 magnums\u003cbr\u003e34 double magnums\u003cbr\u003e7 larger-format bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat scarcity adds another dimension to a Barolo already distinguished by its monopole vineyard origin. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2015 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2015 Barolo vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e delivered an appealing combination of ripeness, structure and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy winter snowfall replenished water reserves in the vineyards before an early growing season. July was exceptionally hot and dry, with temperatures reaching approximately 40°C, but the accumulated soil moisture protected the vines from excessive drought stress. Cooler nights later in the summer helped preserve freshness as the Nebbiolo approached harvest. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoroli describes the quality of its 2015 Nebbiolo as exceptional, with excellent ripeness, significant polyphenol accumulation and high-quality tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling's broader assessment was similarly enthusiastic, calling \u003cstrong\u003e2015 the best Barolo vintage since 2010, and potentially even better\u003c\/strong\u003e, while emphasizing the vintage's combination of ripe fruit, freshness, vitality and refined tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2015 Barolo Brunella\u003c\/strong\u003e displays a clear, luminous ruby-red color beginning to show the subtle garnet and orange reflections expected as fine Nebbiolo develops with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is expressive and complex, opening with \u003cstrong\u003eripe red cherry, raspberry and blood orange\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by rose petals, wild violet, licorice, dried herbs and black pepper. With time in the glass, the fruit becomes increasingly prominent while savory, floral and spicy notes emerge underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong\u003efull, enveloping and beautifully structured\u003c\/strong\u003e, with juicy red fruit carried by lively acidity and fine but persistent tannins. Cherry and raspberry mingle with orange peel, licorice, dried flowers, herbs and exotic spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is long and harmonious, balancing mature fruit with the freshness and tannic backbone that make great Nebbiolo so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Barolo that combines \u003cstrong\u003epower with elegance, ripeness with freshness, and immediate aromatic complexity with considerable aging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2015 Brunella is 100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing careful grape selection and destemming, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Brunella is distinguished by its traditional \u003cstrong\u003esubmerged-cap maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to achieve a slow and complete extraction from the Nebbiolo skins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the vintage-specific technical sheet, the 2015 underwent approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 days of maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by full malolactic fermentation. It was then aged for \u003cstrong\u003e24 months in large 25–50 hectoliter French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and approximately another \u003cstrong\u003e12 months in bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e before release. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional large-cask approach allows Nebbiolo and the character of the Brunella vineyard to remain at the center of the wine rather than being dominated by oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Boroli Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boroli family's Piedmontese roots date to \u003cstrong\u003e1831\u003c\/strong\u003e, although its history began outside the wine business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter generations of entrepreneurship in textiles and publishing, \u003cstrong\u003eSilvano and Elena Boroli\u003c\/strong\u003e sought a return to the land in the 1990s. Their passion naturally led them to the Langhe and ultimately to Barolo. The family's wine estate was established in 1997. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir son \u003cstrong\u003eAchille Boroli\u003c\/strong\u003e assumed responsibility for the wine-growing and production operation in 2012 and began substantially changing the estate's approach. Production was reduced, winery technology was updated and greater emphasis was placed on low-intervention winemaking and expressing individual Barolo crus. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrunella sits at the pinnacle of that philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of Nebbiolo's acidity, tannins and aromatic complexity makes the 2015 Brunella particularly suited to rich Northern Italian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with \u003cstrong\u003ebraised beef, osso buco, Brasato al Barolo, roasted lamb, wild boar, duck, porcini mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, tajarin with ragù or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a mature Barolo like the 2015, I would serve it at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60–64°F (16–18°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e and give it some time in the glass or decanter before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boroli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brunella\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piedmont \/ Piemonte\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barolo DOCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castiglione Falletto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brunella\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boroli Monopole\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Nebbiolo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcareous clay with sandy components \/ Sant'Agata fossil marls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily southern, with east- and west-facing parcels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Submerged cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months in large French oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Brunella Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015 Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8,410 standard bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalstaff:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 Points\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43198778081374,"sku":"Boroli15BaroloBrunella","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/files\/mywineplus.com-boroli-2015-barolo-brunella-docg.png?v=1787407750","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineplus.com\/products\/boroli-2015-barolo-brunella-docg","provider":"MyWinePlus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}