Producer
Borgogno
Borgogno is a historic Piedmontese producer (Barolo) best known for its Barolo wines; it also offers a small range of spirits and liqueurs including single-varietal grappas (Barolo, Moscato) and typical Piedmontese aperitifs.
- Barolo · Piedmont · Italy
- Since 1761
- 20 products
The story
The Borgogno house (Vini Classici Borgogno / Giacomo Borgogno & Figli) is a historic Barolo estate with documented roots dating back to the 18th century. The company's official history records its origin in 1761; over the centuries it has maintained a traditional production style and in recent years has embarked on sustainability initiatives and conversion to certified organic farming.
Production philosophy
Traditional, terroir-driven approach: attention to slow vinification and ageing in large oak casks, careful vineyard management and sustainable practices up to organic conversion; spirits production follows a philosophy of enhancing local raw materials (Nebbiolo and Moscato pomace) and Piedmontese traditions.
Territory
Barolo, Langhe (Piedmont), Italy
Production method
For the grappas listed in product sheets the raw material is represented by selected fresh pomace (e.g. Nebbiolo from Barolo, Moscato). Grappa distillation is described in product information as discontinuous (batch) distillation in small copper boilers/stills; some labels include subsequent ageing periods in wood.
Distillation
Discontinuous (batch) method (distillation in copper boilers/aldaie / small batch copper stills).
Ageing
Some grappas undergo ageing in oak barrels or tonneaux (mentioned for Barolo/Cannubi labels); others are marketed uncoloured/unaged as non-aged grappa.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Barolo
- Categories
- grappa
- grappa di Barolo
- Piedmontese aperitifs
- Barolo Chinato
- Italian spirits
- Raw materials
- Nebbiolo (Barolo) pomace
- Moscato pomace
- white wine (for aperitifs)
- herbs and spices (for aperitifs/Chinato)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- Slavonian oak
- tonneaux
- oak barrels
- Representative products
- Aperitivo Bianco Borgogno - Borgogno
- Grappa Barolo 50cl - Borgogno
- Grappa di Barolo Cannubi 50cl - Borgogno
- Grappa di Barolo Cannubi 50cl - Borgogno - Astucciato
- Grappa Moscato 50cl - Borgogno
What makes it distinctive
- Historic Barolo producer with documented presence since 1761.
- Offers single-varietal grappas made from Nebbiolo (Barolo) and Moscato pomace.
- Availability of 'Cru' style labels such as Grappa di Barolo Cannubi (noted in retailers' product sheets).
- Range includes white aperitifs and Barolo Chinato in addition to grappas.
