Principiano Giuseppe & Francesco - Barolo Boscareto DOCG 2020

Elegant and refined, with aromas of cherry, spices, and menthol. Soft and precise on the palate, with ripe tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, harmonious finish.

Delicious with fresh pasta with truffle or mushrooms, risotto with porcini, a slow-cooked brasato, or venison with a savory gravy. Also lovely with aged Parmesan. Serve at 18 °C.

Dangling at the southern edge of the Barolo appellation lies the four-generation-old winery Principiano. A still relatively unknown gem, but a producer with a clear, distinct style and great potential. Giuseppe and his son Francesco run the estate with passion and a love for their craft. Furthermore, they much prefer having their boots in the vineyard to standing at a wine fair to promote their wines.

They own approximately 8 hectares of vineyards within the municipalities of Monforte d’Alba and Serralunga d’Alba. Part of the grapes are bottled under their own label, while another part is sold as sfuso – bulk wine.

The working method is traditional. The wines mature in large 25 hl Slavonian oak botti, keeping the character of the grape and the terroir central. The range is broad, but the style is recognizable: pure, precise, and robust wines with structure and backbone.

These are the wineries we love. Rolling up their sleeves, working in the vineyard, and simply making great wine. No need for outward display, but proud of a quality product. That is what we love. Chapeau.

Sourced from Boscareto in Serralunga d’Alba, a high-altitude MGA known for its powerful, tannin-rich Nebbiolo. Wines from this vineyard combine structure and tension with depth and great aging potential.

Traditionally crafted and aged in large 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels. The large *botte* allows the wine to develop slowly without overpowering the fruit and terroir.

The 2020 is relatively soft and accessible for a young Barolo, yet has sufficient tannins and acidity for further development. Beautiful to drink already and will keep for approximately 10–15 years after the harvest.