Sarmassa is one of Barolo’s powerhouse crus, and 2019 brings Brezza’s muscular take into its current release. This historic family estate in the town of Barolo farms traditionally and lets the site speak: Sarmassa’s sun-exposed, structured terroir yields a dense, grippy Nebbiolo. The 2019 vintage was warm but balanced, giving generous, ripe wines with the tannic backbone Barolo demands. Decant it now or, better, tuck it away for several years. A serious cru Barolo from a quietly excellent producer.