COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Azelia
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barolo Cerretta 2019 is a single-cru wine from Azelia, a fifth-generation family winery founded in 1920. It originates from the Cerretta vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont, a region celebrated for its Nebbiolo wines. This specific bottling highlights the unique characteristics of the Cerretta cru, with Azelia having patiently cultivated the vines for decades before its separate vinification began in 2016. The 2019 vintage in Piedmont was marked by a warm, dry season, contributing to the wine's ripe fruit and structure.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€90
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Azelia waited 30 years for Cerretta vines to reach maturity before single-cru bottling.
Fact 02
The Cerretta vineyard boasts a southern/south-eastern exposure at 350-400m altitude.
Fact 03
Azelia practices organic farming, using minimal treatments.
Fact 04
This wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barolo Cerretta begins with hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes, which are de-stemmed and lightly crushed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel or concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts, followed by an extended maceration period of 40 to 60 days. The wine is then aged for 30 months in large oak casks (botti grandi), with minimal new oak usage. Following barrel aging, it rests in bottle for an additional 12 months before release. Azelia practices organic farming with integrated pest management and minimal treatments.
