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Sordo Villero Barolo 2015

  • Huon Hooke
    97 Points
  • James Suckling
    94 Points
Sordo Villero Barolo 2015
  • Huon Hooke
    97 Points
  • James Suckling
    94 Points
Sordo Villero Barolo 2015
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Sordo Villero Barolo 2015

SKU: SOVB201510 UCAU
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Since the very early 20th century, generations of the Sordo family have been quietly collecting parcels of the finest Nebbiolo-growing soil in the Langhe

The cru wines are all vinified the same way, a suitable lens to examine the differences between each site.

Sourced from a premium private cellar.

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Tasting Notes

Sordo Villero Barolo 2015 is a masterful representation of the Nebbiolo grape cultivated in the prestigious Langhe region, known worldwide for producing some of Italy’s most celebrated red wines. This exceptional Barolo emerges from carefully selected vineyard parcels, handpicked by the Sordo family since the early 20th century, ensuring a heritage of dedication to terroir and quality. The Langhe’s unique microclimates and calcareous soils impart distinctive minerality and complexity, which are perfectly showcased in this vintage.

The 2015 growing season provided an ideal balance of sun exposure and moderate rainfall, allowing the Nebbiolo grapes to achieve optimal ripeness. This vintage is distinguished by its remarkable harmony of structure and finesse, offering wine lovers a deep, layered experience that balances power with elegance. Vinified using traditional methods consistent across the Sordo cru portfolio, this wine transparently expresses the individuality of its vineyard site.

On the nose, the Sordo Villero Barolo 2015 captivates with aromas of ripe red cherry, delicate rose petals, and subtle licorice undertones, intertwined with earthy notes that reflect the Langhe’s rich soil. The palate reveals a finely tuned architecture with refined tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, persistent finish that signals its tremendous aging potential. This Barolo invites both immediate enjoyment and extended cellar maturation for those seeking complexity and refined elegance.

Sourced from a premium private cellar, this bottling exemplifies the Sordo family’s lifelong commitment to preserving Nebbiolo traditions through meticulous vineyard selection and vinification. The consistent vinification approach across their cru wines offers a unique opportunity to explore the nuanced differences influenced by each site’s terroir, making the Sordo Villero Barolo 2015 a valuable addition to collections that honor provenance and craftsmanship.

  • Since the early 20th century, the Sordo family has curated the finest Nebbiolo-growing soils in the Langhe
  • Each cru is vinified identically, offering a pure expression of vineyard characteristics
  • Sourced from a premium private cellar, ensuring authenticity and provenance

Critic Scores

From Castiglione Falletto. Some camphor or mint aromas at first, which became less evident amidst the complexity of the bouquet. Dried rose petals and musk. Hauntingly perfumed. The tannins are assertive and firm, with a slightly stern edge, but the wine is excellent all round. A magnificent but more tightly held style, compact and full of tension. The price reflects very small volume and the fame of the cru. Drink: 2020 to 2034

Beautiful clarity to this wine with roses, fresh strawberries and hints of fruit tea on the nose that follow through to a full body. Yet, it’s tight and very focused on the long finish. Excellent tannin backbone. Better in 2022.

About this Wine

Piedmont

Piedmont (Piemonte in Italian) is probably the finest wine region in all of Italy, and has laid claim to this since Roman times. It has a continental climate influenced by the surrounding Alps and Ligurian Apennines, and is located in the north-west of Italy, bordering both France and Switzerland.

Piedmont has only 1% of the total vineyards of Bordeaux and 15% that of Burgundy. So while a top Chateaux may produce upwards of 35,000 cases a year, leading Barolo producers will often make only 800 cases. More than half of its vineyards are registered with DOC designations and many are in the Apennine or Alpine foothills, from 300-600m above sea level. Most of the wines are produced by smaller family estates rather than larger holdings.

Piedmont has 46 different DOC and four DOCG regions, and produces the largest number of well known, world-recognized, prize-winning wines. The most famous would have to be Barolo or Barbaresco, whose power comes from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The most widely planted red variety is Barbera although Dolcetto, Muscat, Shiraz and Bonarda are also produced.

The white variety most well known is Moscato, which is often made into frizzante (bubbly) wines known as Asti. Cortese is made into the popular Gavi wines, and smaller amounts of Chardonnay and high quality Sparkling are also produced in the far north of Piedmont.

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