# Sarmassa (Virna Borgogno)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Virna Borgogno](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/virna-borgogno.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/virna-borgogno-sarmassa).

- **Producer:** Virna Borgogno
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo (Lampia and Michet)
- **Cru / vineyard:** Sarmassa
- **Production area:** Sarmassa, Barolo
- **Exposure:** South
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1970 to 1980, 250 to 260 m, about 5,000 vines per hectare, Guyot
- **Vinification:** Crushing and destemming, maceration on the skins for about 15 to 20 days at a maximum of 29 to 31°C. Aged about 18 months in Slavonian oak casks and 500 litre French oak barrels, then in steel before bottling, with at least 6 months of bottle rest lying down.
- **Serving temperature:** 17-18°C
- **Storage:** Best after 3 to 4 years, stored lying down in a cool, dark place.
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-16



## Summary

Single-vineyard Barolo from Sarmassa in Barolo village, aged in Slavonian oak casks and French oak barrels.

## Tasting notes

Very deep ruby red, with a still fresh nose of red berries and delicate vanilla. Dry and full on the palate, with body and structure and polyphenols for long ageing.