WINE =======: 1993 Brezza Sarmassa Barolo
AOC         : DOCG
Tasting Date: 2004-08-31
Varietal    : Nebbiolo
Score       : 88
Country     : Italy
State       : Piedmont
Region      : Barolo

Notes
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This wine has a clear ruby red hue, with a distinctly brick
tone near the edges, and a good strong aroma.  There's a
good bit of sediment towards the end of the bottle, but it
settles well and you can only detect a bit of cloudiness if
you are looking for it. It has a stong component of red
fruits, cherry mostly, with red currant and berries, and the
right amount of acid to provide balance. At this age,
however, it has a strong component of tannins that can
overpower the fruits completely unless you give it a nice
long time to breathe. On the plus side, that also means that
you can keep the open wine for a day or two and it just gets
better.

Production Notes
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The original cantina and cellars are underground, lined and
arched with old brick, in a naturally cool environment which
maintains relatively equal temperature and humidity
year-round. Recently the family have built a restaurant and
hotel above their winery and cellars which offers excellent
food and spectacular views of the surrounding country. The
Sarmassa vineyard is 6+ acres and is located at an elevation
of 325 meters with a western exposure. The Nebbiolo vines
are planted to a density of 1,500 per acre and are between
15 and 35 years of age. The average yield is held below 2
tons per acre. The soil of the Sarmassa is similar to most
of the ground in the Comune of Barolo; a mixture of fine
agate sand (24%), limestone (46%) and clay (30%). The porous
nature of this soil encourages drainage during rainy periods
and tends to conserve 
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