COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Azelia
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barolo Margheria 2018 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from Azelia, located in the Serralunga d'Alba commune of Piedmont. The Margheria vineyard, characterized by clayey soils with tufaceous marls, hosts Azelia's old vines, aged between 55 to 65 years. These vines benefit from south and southwest exposures at altitudes ranging from 250 to 370 meters. The winery, established by the Scavino family in 1920, upholds a winemaking philosophy that blends tradition with modern precision. The 2018 vintage was shaped by a balanced growing season, with spring rains followed by a warm summer that facilitated optimal grape ripeness and acidity retention. This vintage is noted for its savory character, dark fruit, pressed rose, and mineral notes, with a firm and linear texture, often exhibiting characteristic ferrous or 'rusty nail' notes typical of Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba.
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
Azelia's vines in Margheria are between 55-65 years old.
Fact 02
The Margheria vineyard boasts south and southwest exposures.
Fact 03
Fermentation utilizes indigenous yeasts for extended periods.
Fact 04
The wine is aged in large Slavonian oak casks (botti).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barolo Margheria 2018 is produced using 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation is conducted with indigenous yeasts for an extended period of 40 to 60 days at approximately 31°C, utilizing a submerged cap technique. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 28 to 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks (botti). Organic farming practices are employed in the vineyard. The harvest typically occurs in late October.
