{"product_id":"virna-barbaresco-montersino-2020-copy","title":"Virna Barolo Sarmassa 2019","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eBarolo Sarmassa 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eVirna Borgogno\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the historic Sarmassa cru in the village of Barolo. The vineyard, planted in 1970–1980, sits at 250–260 meters with south-facing exposure and calcareous soils with fine sand.\u003cbr data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eThis is a structured, age-worthy Nebbiolo fermented traditionally and aged in a combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"690\"\u003elarge Slavonian oak casks and 500L French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by stainless steel and bottle refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (Based on Expert Reviews \u0026amp; Typical Cru Profile)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e red cherry, dried herbs, balsamic tones, tobacco, crushed stone, subtle oak spice.\u003cbr data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"928\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-bodied and structured; firm but refined tannins; lively acidity; red fruit layered with earthy and savory notes.\u003cbr data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e long, persistent, youthful — built for ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e(Note: sensory notes vary by bottle; these are consistent with public critic reviews.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e🍽 Perfect Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eBraised or roasted beef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eGame dishes (venison, boar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eAged cheeses (Parmigiano, Castelmagno)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eRich mushroom dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e📍 Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eCru:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sarmassa (village of Barolo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virna Borgogno\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Nebbiolo (Lampia \u0026amp; Michet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e calcareous with fine sand \u0026amp; white marl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eVines planted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970–1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e South-facing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250–260 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e📦 Technical Details (Verified)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e destemming + maceration 15–20 days at up to 29–31°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e~18 months in Slavonian oak casks + 500L French oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003estainless steel resting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eminimum 6 months bottle ageing before release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically around 14–14.5% ABV (varies by source; not officially published)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eServing Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17–18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eAgeing Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e drink from 2023 onwards; capable of extended cellaring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e💎 Why We Selected It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003eA classic expression of the Sarmassa cru — structured, elegant, and traditionally vinified.\u003cbr data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003eWith its tannic backbone, depth, and ageing potential, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e2019 Sarmassa\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out as one of Virna’s most serious and collectible Barolo wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinotelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48040443674843,"sku":null,"price":319.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/2345\/6219\/files\/075.jpg?v=1765299774","url":"https:\/\/vinotelier.com\/he\/products\/virna-barbaresco-montersino-2020-copy","provider":"Vinotelier ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}