COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Azelia
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Azelia Barolo Cerretta 2018 is a Nebbiolo from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by Azelia, a fifth-generation family winery established in 1920, this wine originates from the Cerretta vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba. The vineyard, characterized by its south and south-west exposure and calcareous marl soils, contributes to the wine's structure. Azelia practices organic viticulture, emphasizing sustainability and biodiversity in their vineyard management.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€93
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Azelia has been a family winery for five generations.
Fact 02
The Cerretta vineyard is organically farmed.
Fact 03
Maceration can last up to 60 days.
Fact 04
A mix of Slavonian and French oak is used for aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Azelia emphasizes tradition and minimal intervention. After hand-harvesting, Nebbiolo grapes are destemmed and gently crushed. Maceration on the skins is extended, lasting between 25 to 60 days, utilizing techniques like pump-overs and submerged caps for extraction. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel or concrete tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 30 months in large oak barrels, a combination of Slavonian and French oak, before a minimum of 12 months of bottle aging prior to release.
