Barolo Lo Zoccolaio 2021 (Confezione)
De Barolo van de wijnmakerij Lo Zoccolaio is de meest authentieke uitdrukking van de rijkdom van het gebied waar het vandaan komt: de Langhe. De ligging van de wijngaarden van het eigendom behoort tot de beste in de regio en de druiven komen uit Barolo, Monforte d'Alba en Verduno; de vinificatie eindigt met een rijping van 36 maanden in Franse barriques, wat de beroemde structuur van deze wijn geeft. De kleur is granaat en de vrijgekomen aroma's geven sensaties van oosterse specerijen en toast. De slok is breed, intens, met een levendige tannine en een lange, smakelijke afdronk
The Barolo Lo Zoccolaio is the label of the Piedmontese winery that best interprets and represents the traditional face of this excellence from the Langhe. Following the oldest customs of the area, based on the technique of blending various parcels, the wine is born from a selection of the best grapes harvested from the different vineyards of the estate, ensuring an excellent quality level. This choice allows for a particularly balanced and complex red, where the complementary components of the various vineyards blend harmoniously, creating a high-level tasting experience. It is the perfect bottle to understand the style of the winery and the authentic character of the Langhe.
The Barolo Lo Zoccolaio wine is born in the heart of the Langhe, in a winery that is careful to preserve the traditions of the area and to produce quality wines, with the classic Piedmontese grape varieties. The grapes come from different Nebbiolo vineyards, located in the municipalities of Barolo, Monforte d'Alba, and Verduno, cultivated at an average altitude of about 300 meters above sea level with a predominant south-west exposure. The vines are about a dozen years old and take root in very suitable soils, consisting of calcareous marls with the presence of clays and sands. At the end of the harvest, which takes place in October, the grapes are destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28 °C, with a maceration on the skins lasting a couple of weeks. The Barolo matures in French oak barriques for at least 36 months and finishes aging with 6 months in the bottle.
The Zoccolaio Barolo is a great red to be enjoyed on an important evening paired with braised meat, a slow-cooked dish, or game stew. In the glass, it presents a garnet red color with bright orange reflections. Elegant and fine, it has an aromatic profile characterized by scents of small red berries, delicately spicy hints, and floral nuances of violet and herbal notes. On the palate, it has a good structure, with an evolved and mature tannic texture, well integrated into the body of the wine. The sip is complex and intense, with a remarkable taste persistence and a finish of good freshness. Its natural longevity allows for the cellaring for many years.