2021 Barolo Cascina Nuova Magnum (1.5L)

The Epic 2021 Vintage in a Magnificent Collector’s Format. An absolute triumph from an iconic vintage, the 2021 Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina Nuova Magnum (1.5L) represents the pinnacle of accessible elegance in Piedmont. Frequently heralded by critics as the ultimate "benchmark Barolo," this spectacular bottling captures the raw energy, vivid fruit, and cool-earth minerality that makes Novello terroir so legendary. Presented in a 1.5L Magnum format, this bottle is built for the long haul—aging slower and more gracefully than standard bottles, making it the perfect centerpiece for your cellar or your next milestone dinner. Format: 1.5L Magnum (Ships in Original Wooden Case / OWC where available) Producer: Elvio Cogno Region: Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo Why You Need This Magnum in Your Cellar 🌟 The Historic 2021 Vintage The 2021 growing season in Barolo is already being called an "epic," "all-time classic" vintage. It paired a beautifully balanced summer with a cool autumn, allowing the Nebbiolo grapes to develop astonishing aromatic complexity, crisp acidity, and deeply structured, long-lived tannins. 🍷 The "Cascina Nuova" Pedigree Sourced from a pristine 3-hectare parcel of 20-year-old vines sitting 380 meters above sea level on clay-limestone soils, Cascina Nuova is crafted to be approachable yet profoundly serious. Aged for 24 months in traditional, large Slavonian oak casks, the oak takes a backseat to let the pure, vibrant fruit shine. ⏳ The Magnum Advantage Why buy a Magnum? Large-format bottles contain twice the volume of wine but the same amount of oxygen in the neck, meaning the wine matures at half the speed of a standard 750ml bottle. This preserves freshness, integrates tannins seamlessly, and expands the wine's cellaring window by decades. Tasting Notes & Profile In the Glass: Vibrant garnet red with glints of orange at the rim. On the Nose: Highly expressive and intensely fragrant. Alluring aromas of wild red currants, forest berries, and fresh raspberry are layered with dried rose petals, sun-warmed hay, white pepper, and a touch of star anise. On the Palate: Medium-to-full-bodied, enveloping, and vibrant. Succulent Marasca cherry and juicy grenadine meet a fresh, mineral-driven acidity. The tannins are long, taut, and incredibly seductive, finishing bone-dry with an appetizing trace of hazelnut. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Vintage 2021 Size 1.5L Magnum Alcohol Content 14.5% ABV Farming Certified Organic Practices Winemaking 30-day submerged cap fermentation in steel; 24 months in large Slavonian oak casks; 6 months bottle aging. Drinking Window Approachable now with a decent decant; peaks between 2026–2050+. Critical Acclaim ⭐ 96 Points — Kerin O’Keefe "Showing impressive depth for what is the estate's entry level Barolo, the 2021 Cascina Nuova is a fantastic wine... Taut, refined tannins and fresh acidity provide balance." ⭐ 94 Points — Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate "The primary fruit remains front and center... You get plenty of delicate Nebbiolo nuances. The bouquet offers dark fruit, blue flower and spice." ⭐ 94 Points — Decanter "In fact, the 2021 Cascina Nuova is perfectly à point. Vivacious fragrances of red currant and pepper introduce a fresh, frisky mouthful of grenadine and rosehip. The tannins are long and seductive..."