Elena is the daughter of co-owners, Valter Fissore and Nadia Cogno. The vineyard for this wine was planted when Elena was born, and is dedicated to her, as is the wine. The label is a drawing of a chick that Elena made for her mother and father when she was just three years old. (She is now the professional designer of all the winery’s labels.) This label has been the symbol of the wine ever since its creation many years ago. This Barolo Riserva is produced only in great vintages.

The winter was very cold and snowy especially in January and February. The spring started out cool and wet in March and April, the temperature raised in May and, along with the generous water supply, created the perfect conditions for a fast and even growth. The flowering in June was accompanied by some heavy rain that reduced a bit the crop. The rest of the summer was quite normal, good sunny weather but never extremely hot. September was quite dry and very sunny that allowed a very healthy and normal harvest.

Dark ruby red in color with some orange reflections. The bouquet is very aromatic with flavors from dry plums to dried rose and violet petals with hints of balsamic and alpine herbs; a very “aristocratic” nose. The mouthfeel is warm and rich with soft, deep, refined tannins that are perfectly melted. The wine has a bright acidity that gives a very long and pleasant aftertaste.