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
Barolo Margheria Azelia 2019 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the prestigious Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy, specifically from the Margheria cru in Serralunga d'Alba. Produced by Azelia, a fifth-generation family winery established in 1920, this wine reflects a traditional winemaking approach focused on precision and grape integrity. The Margheria vineyard's unique white calcareous soil and the vines' significant age contribute to the wine's concentration and structure. Azelia's winemaking philosophy emphasizes tradition, drinkability, and balance, with this particular bottling showcasing the distinct terroir of its origin.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€91
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines in Margheria are 60-65 years old, drawing deep from poor soil.
Fact 02
Maceration lasts an extended 55-60 days.
Fact 03
Azelia uses large Slavonian oak casks (botti) for aging.
Fact 04
This wine is produced from a single vineyard cru.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barolo Margheria Azelia 2019 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Following harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation with indigenous yeasts for 55-60 days, utilizing a submerged cap method to maximize extraction. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged for 30 months in large oak barrels (botti) of Slavonian, French, and Austrian origin. The winery, Azelia, practices organic farming methods. The production volume for this wine is approximately 6,100 bottles.
