In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Liste
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Borgogno, founded in 1761, makes a traditional long-aged Barolo from the Liste cru in the Barolo commune.
- 1960 — Borgogno bottles its Liste cru Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Giacomo Borgogno e Figli
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1960
Frequently asked about Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Liste
What does Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Liste taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the Liste cru in Barolo, a traditional, long-aged Nebbiolo from one of the appellation's oldest houses.
When should I drink Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Liste?
Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Liste?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
What grapes are in Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Liste?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.