Barolo Lo Zoccolaio 2021
The Barolo from the Lo Zoccolaio winery is the most authentic expression of the richness of the territory from which it originates: the Langhe. The exposure of the property's vineyards is among the best in the area, and the grapes come from Barolo, Monforte d'Alba, and Verduno; the winemaking ends with a 36-month aging in French barriques that gives this wine its renowned structure. The color is garnet, and the aromas released evoke sensations of oriental spices and toasting. The sip is broad, intense, with a lively tannin and a long, savory finish
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 harmoniously blend together, 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 attentive to preserving the traditions of the area and producing 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 vocated soils, consisting of calcareous marls with the presence of clays and sands. At the end of the harvest, which takes place in October, destemming and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28 °C are carried out, with a maceration on the skins for 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 a braised dish, 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 berry fruits, 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.