Elvio Cogno

$270.001.5L

270

Match a firm and sinewy Barolo with conspicuously rich dishes.

Terrific with wild mushroom fricassée over polenta,

gnocchi baked in layers of fontina

or porcini braised rabbit with truffled pasta.

Eyes:

Brick Red

Nose:

Medium-High Intensity, developing, leather , red fruits, roses

Mouth:

Full Bodied, dry, medium-high acidity, average-heavy tannin, moderate-high intensity, medium-long finish, cherry, licorice, mint

The fastidiously spotless Elvio Cogno winery sits atop of Bricco Ravera, a hill near Novello, in Langhe's Barolo country. It's owned and run by winemaker Valter Fissore and his wife, Nadia Cogno (Elvio's daughter.) The grapes for Vigna Elena, (Nadia and Valter's daughter) are from a 25 year old, 1 hectare plot, tank fermented, aged for 3 years in large oak and rested another 2 years in bottle.