COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Azelia
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo Bricco Fiasco from Azelia is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Bricco Fiasco vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont. This single-cru bottling originates from vines planted in 1939, situated on white calcareous soils with a significant sand component. The vineyard's shape inspired its name, 'Fiasco', meaning flask in the local dialect. Azelia, a family estate since 1920, follows a philosophy of minimal intervention, believing wine is made in the vineyard. The Bricco Fiasco cru has been vinified separately since 1978, highlighting its unique vineyard characteristics. The 2019 vintage is noted for its brightness and intensity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€85
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bricco Fiasco vineyard vines date back to 1939.
Fact 02
The vineyard's name, 'Fiasco', means 'flask' in local dialect.
Fact 03
Sandy soils contribute unique aromatic and fruity notes.
Fact 04
This cru has been vinified separately since 1978.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
Azelia's Barolo Bricco Fiasco is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation and maceration on the skins for 55-60 days using indigenous yeasts and the submerged cap method at around 31°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in large oak barrels (25-50HL) of Slavonian, French, and Austrian origin. Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted. The estate practices organic viticulture, avoiding chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and employs green harvesting. The Bricco Fiasco vineyard has been vinified separately since 1978.
