Lecinquevigne Barolo DOCG 2015

"Lecinquevigne" refers to the five vineyards where the Nebbiolo grape for Barolo is harvested.

The Damilano company is one of the oldest wineries in Barolo. The family business dates back to 1890 when Giuseppe Borgogno started cultivating and producing wine from the grapes from his own vineyards. Giuseppe  improved the general quality of the vinification system and of the wines, turning the winery into a “jewel” of the Langhe area. In 1997 Giuseppe passed the winery on to his grandchildren Paolo, Mario and Guido. Together, they are working to keep and improve the level of the quality of the Damilano wines.

About the Vineyard

Lecinquevigne is made from the assembly of grapes from five vineyards located in the most suitable areas for the production of Nebbiolo. Sourcing from multiple vineyards allows for the finest qualities of the calcareous-clay soil of Piedmontese municipalities such as Barolo, Grinzane Cavour, Monforte to be incorporated into the wine. The vineyards all sit at a south-east exposure. 

Tasting Notes

Ruby red in color with orange reflections. An intense bouquet, with tertiary notes of rose, leather, tobacco and emerging notes of violet and tar. The palate is ample and embracing, with prevailing impressions of a soft, persistent long finish.

Food Pairing

Lecinquevigne is perfect for braised meat , game, mushrooms and aged cheeses.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:

Barolo DOCG

Vineyard name:

Barolo, Grinzane Cavour, Monforte

Soil composition:

Calcareous and Clay

Training method:

Guyot

Elevation:

1,050 feet

Exposure:

Southeastern

Year vineyard planted:

1970-1990

Average Vine Age:

40 years

Harvest time:

October

First vintage of this wine:

2002

Bottles produced of this wine:

60,000

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:

100% Nebbiolo

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel tanks

Length of alcoholic fermentation:

15 days

Fermentation temperature:

83 °F

Length of maceration:

10 days

Type of aging container:

Barrels

Size of aging container:

20 hl to 100 hl

Length of aging before bottling:

24 months

Length of bottle aging:

12 months