Giovanni Roggero San Biagio Sorano, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2013

Description

The 2013 Giovanni Roggero San Biagio – Sorano Barolo DOCG is a traditionally styled Barolo from a structured, age-worthy vintage. Aromas are lifted and precise, showing dried rose petal, sour cherry, and red currant layered with tar, tobacco, and a stony, iron-tinged note typical of Nebbiolo from this zone.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and firmly built, with tannins that are present but starting to soften, and acidity that keeps the profile focused and energetic. The fruit remains bright and taut, with savory and mineral elements emerging more clearly on the finish. Still youthful but beginning to show complexity, this Barolo benefits from air and is best paired with rich, slow-cooked dishes. It’s drinking well now with decanting and has the structure to continue evolving gracefully for years to come.