Garblet Suè, also called Altenasso, is a pocket of the Fiasco cru in Castiglione Falletto, where sand and clay-limestone marl run richer and drain less freely than the ground higher up the hill. Brovia's 2016 reads as the softer fraternal twin to the sterner wines of Fiasco proper, all Nebbiolo perfume over structure that hasn't gone anywhere. Barolo with the volume turned down half a notch, and better for it.
Winemaker Notes
The formidable “cru” of Garblet Sue', also known as "Altenasso," is a subsection of the cru of Fiasco in Castiglione Falletto. Soils here are of sand and clay-limestone marl, but they are richer and less well-drained than those higher on the hill in Fiasco proper. The Garblet Sue' is a fraternal twin to the more stern and imposing “Villero” with the classic restrained power of the best of the wines from this classic village in the heart of the Barolo zone. The site is 0.7 hectare with vines planted in 1970 and 1979. It distinguishes itself by its enormous energy, a positive and heady wine with a gorgeous interplay of black fruits and minerals. The lively presence on the palate reminds one of the remarkable ability of Nebbiolo to retain its vibrant acidity while building its sugar reserves. If Garblet Sue' typically shows a hair's breadth less complexity than its two Castiglione Falletto brethren, it compensates with a generous, exuberant personality and a tendency to drink better earlier. 2,500 bottles produced.
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