# Sarmassa (Brezza Giacomo e Figli)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Brezza Giacomo e Figli](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/brezza-giacomo-e-figli.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/brezza-giacomo-e-figli-sarmassa).

- **Producer:** Brezza Giacomo e Figli
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo (Lampia, Michet)
- **Cru / vineyard:** Sarmassa
- **Production area:** Municipality of Barolo, Sarmassa vineyard of 1 ha, on the side bordering La Morra
- **Soil:** Clay-silt; sand 26.3%, silt 43.2%, clay 30.5%. Mostly Sant'Agata fossil marls (TOV)
- **Exposure:** West, south-west; 300 m
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1941/2000, 3,700 vines/ha at 1 m x 2.7 m, Guyot-trained trellis, K5BB and 420A rootstocks, yield about 6,000-7,000 kg/ha.
- **Vinification:** Similar to the other historic Barolo Nebbiolo vineyards, with a generally longer maceration because the grapes have softer tannins. Wine aged in wood is neither filtered nor clarified (estate-level statement).
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barolo from the 1 ha Sarmassa vineyard, whose old name Salmassa probably comes from a brackish spring nearby. Dry years suit it best, as the clay and silt hold water.

## Tasting notes

More elegant and ready to drink sooner than the other crus. Made only in great vintages and, after about 9 to 10 years from the harvest, described by the producer as a wine for conversation.

## Food pairings

Game and red meat, but elegant enough for a whole meal.