For fans of Piedmontese wines and especially those of Barolo, the tasting with Tommy Cuni, the National Sales Director from Damilano on February 20, at Max Downtown in Hartford, should be quite the event. We do not see these wines available for tasting on a regular basis – especially older vintages, and this should be a treat.
The Damilano name carries with it more than 100 years of winemaking history in the heart of Italy's most dynamic, competitive, and prestigious wine zone; Barolo. Damilano is one of the oldest wineries in Barolo, dating back to 1890, when Giuseppe Borgogno started cultivating grapes and producing wine from his own vineyards. Giacomo Damilano, the founder’s son-in-law, took over the winery operation in 1935. Giacomo grew the business, and improved the general quality of both the vinification system and the vineyards, turning the winery into a “jewel” of the Langhe area. The results of his hard work were passed down with great pride to his grandchildren Paolo, Mario and Guido in 1997: they gave new vigour to the family company and they are still working to maintain and improve quality in the vineyards. The Damilano name stands, not only for longevity, but for top quality.
This is the chance to taste the newly released 2018 Arneis and 2017 Langhe Nebbiolo, as well as several vintages of outstanding Baroli, including the Crus Brunate, Cerequio and Cannubi, as well as Lecinquevigne.
Passed appetizers are included, and the tasting begins at 6:30.
Wines to be shown include the introduction of the new vintages of Arneis and Nebbiolo, as well as vintages of Barolo Lecinquevigne and Cannubi.
Damilano Barolo Brunate, 2014
About the Vineyard
The Brunate cru soil originated in the Tortonian Miocene epoch. It is a blue-grey marl rich in calcium carbonates and manganese, with a mixture of fine sand and clay as well as limestone called Sant’Agata marl. Its soil is made of sand (25%), loam (45%), and clay (30%) and produces tannic, solid-bodied, and powerful wines. The microclimate is excellent, a true paradise for vines, especially in terms of plant health. The vineyard is located at a height of about 300m above sea level, and has an east-south-east sun exposure.
Tasting Notes
Garnet red in color with orange reflections. An intense bouquet with notes of violet, balsamic and small red berries. The palate is intense, elegant and persistent, with nuances of red fruit, tobacco, liquorice and with ageing truffles and cinnamon.
Damilano Barolo Cannubi, 2013
About the vineyard
The Cannubi Cru is in found within one of the 6 core zones which comprise the fiftieth UNESCO site in Italy. A mixture of Tortonian and Helvetian calcareous marl gives the grapes intense aromas of cherry, plum, tobacco, rose and violet. Its low potassium and high calcium/magnesium content offer the wine a fine and polished touch. Calcareous with 45% sand, 35% limestone, 20% clay. The vineyard is located at about 270 m. above sea level, and has a south-south-east sun exposure.
Tasting Notes
Garnet ruby red in color with orange reflections. The bouquet is ample and embracing, with pronounced fruity notes of cherry and plum and notes of tobacco, liquorice and cocoa. On the palate, the wine is harmonious, pleasantly dry with soft tannins, broad and full-bodied. Persistent finish.
Damilano Barolo Cerequio, 2013
About the Vineyard
Cerequio is an amphitheater of vines on the Langhe terrace, in the municipality of La Morra. Its soil made of sand (20%), loam (50%), and clay (30%) produces tannic, solid-bodied, and powerful wines. The vineyard is located at a height of about 320 m (1050 ft.) above sea level, and has an eastward sun exposure. The olfactory bouquet of this cru is rich and complex: the dominating scents are cherry, violet, and balsamic notes, as well as refined hints of vanilla, liquorish, dried rose, and tar.
Tasting Notes
Color: garnet red with orange reflections in the ageing. Bouquet: notes of violet, cherry and balsamic nuances
of vanilla and liquorice. Taste: intense, elegant and persistent, with notes of fruit and, with ageing, tobacco and leather.
February 20, 2020
6:30pm
$49.00 Per Person
(Not Including Tax Or Gratuity)
Those attending are invited to stay and dine at Max Downtown on February 20th; a 20% discount will apply to any entrée purchased with the meal.
Space for this tasting is limited
Please Call Max Downtown to Purchase a Ticket
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