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Barolo DOCG

by Burzi · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
BaroloDOCG
Type
Red
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Vintages
2021
Alcohol
14.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Keeps for
15 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
BurziPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow across three plots in the La Morra area, on vines between 30 and 70 years old.

Grapes

The variety is Nebbiolo Lampia.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed and pressed. Spontaneous fermentation at controlled temperature and 30 days of skin maceration take place in stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine is aged in large 60 hL Austrian oak casks, then spends another year in concrete tanks to help achieve a better structural balance.

Tasting profile

Youthful, modern yet traditional, combining power and freshness. The nose is appealing and full of fruit and berries, with a subtle exotic touch. The palate is structured, highly expressive and savoury, with dark fruit notes and remarkable depth, already evident despite the wine's youth.

Serving and pairing

Extended decanting is recommended before serving. It suits classic food pairings; a less usual suggestion is Sichuan-style lamb.

Vintage notes

No weather information is given for 2021.

Label / history

Traditionally, Barolo was made by blending grapes from different microzones, combining the strengths of each; single-cru wines came later. With this wine Alberto Burzi returns to that tradition, combining the structure and aromas of different vineyards to make a classic, representative Barolo from La Morra.