Barolo, Sarmassa, 2013
A very small plot next to Cerequio situated at 220 to 240 metres altitude. As the Voerzios have tiny holdings here there is not enough wine to fill the large casks so, unlike the other crus, the wine is aged only in small oak barriques, 25% of which are new. Velvety and suave, alluring forest and hedgerow berry fruit with hints of damson and plum, a complex, refreshing touch of salt on the finish. Gripping and powerful but so stylish and seductive. Sheer beauty.
critic reviews
Roberto Voerzio's 2013 Barolo Sarmassa soars out of the glass with statuesque beauty and striking precision. Bright and nuanced, with terrific verve, the 2013 has so much to offer. It just opens beautifully. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2013 is uncharacteristically tightly wound. Bright acids and sinewy tannins need time to resolve. Available only in magnum.