COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Azelia
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Azelia Barolo Cerretta 2020 marks a significant milestone as the first single-Cru bottling from the Cerretta vineyard, a site that has been part of the Azelia family for almost 30 years. This wine is a testament to Luigi Scavino's vision to showcase the unique character of this specific plot. The Cerretta vineyard, located in Serralunga d'Alba within the Barolo DOCG region of Piedmont, is distinguished by its energetic profile, attributed to its specific microclimate and soil composition of clay and limestone. The 2020 vintage, harvested late in October, is noted for its richer fruit and textural depth. Azelia itself is a fifth-generation, family-owned winery, established in 1920, with a philosophy centered on respecting tradition and expressing the authentic characteristics of the Nebbiolo grape and its terroir.
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
First single-Cru bottling from the Cerretta vineyard.
Fact 02
Vineyard planted around 1990.
Fact 03
Dedicated to Azelia's centenary.
Fact 04
Practicing organic viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Azelia Barolo Cerretta 2020 begins with grapes from the Cerretta vineyard, cultivated using practicing organic methods. Harvest typically occurs late in the season. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, followed by an extended maceration period on the skins, often involving a submerged cap technique for 40 to 60 days. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 to 30 months in large oak casks (botti grandi) of varying origins. Production is managed with a focus on low yields, with approximately 3,000 to 3,200 bottles produced annually for this specific bottling.
