The Beruttis bought 4 hectares in 1994 in the then relatively unknown zone of Novello which lies on the confines of Monforte and Barolo. A Sorì is an entirely south-facing vineyard. This Sori lies at 230 meters. It is named for the great grandfather that started the Barbaresco vineyards. The vines are an average of 40 years old. The first vintage was the 1996.
Brilliant deep ruby red with garnet reflections. Rich fruity bouquet with hints of violets, spice and mature berries. Densely structured with full, complex flavors of ripened red fruits, wood and earth tones. A huge wine of elegant proportions that becomes velvety and graceful with aging.
Excellent with wild game, roast, braised or stewed red meats, truffle dishes and aged cheeses.
"Woodland berry, pressed rose, and spice aromas mingle with earthy notes of forest floor and leather. Medium-bodied, smoothly structured yet racy, the savory palate features Marasca cherry, truffle, vanilla, and star anise framed in taut, fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity keeps it balanced while it closes on a hint of salted game. - KERIN O’KEEFE"
- Wine Enthusiast (September 2021), 94 pts
"The 2015 Barolo Sori' Gepin needs quite a bit of air to open, but it is so expressive as that starts to happen. Dried flowers, cedar, tobacco and autumn leaves are laced together in a mid-weight, savory Barolo loaded with character. The 2015 remains nervy and taut, but that is the house style. - Antonio Galloni"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (October 2020), 93 pts
"This is very tight and focused with dried-strawberry, rust, conifer and burnt-orange aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied, tight and powerful with solid tannins that turn round and attractive. Drink in 2023 and onwards."
- James Suckling (August 2020), 93 pts
- Wine Enthusiast (December 2017), 94 pts - Editors' Choice
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The two Pietro Beruttis, grandfather and grandson, are well known and respected in the Barbaresco area and have received much acclaim both nationally and internationally for their wines. The Berutti’s estate consists ...
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