COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
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 San Rocco 2020 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy, specifically from the San Rocco vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba. Azelia, a fifth-generation family winery founded in 1920, produces this wine. The San Rocco vineyard is characterized by its deep clay soil and south-southwest exposure, contributing to the wine's powerful and structured profile, a hallmark of Serralunga d'Alba. The 2020 vintage benefited from a climate that promoted grape concentration and vibrant acidity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Serralunga d'Alba is nicknamed 'the cuirassier' for its powerful wines.
Fact 02
The San Rocco vineyard soil is almost 100% clay.
Fact 03
Azelia is a fifth-generation family winery.
Fact 04
Vineyards in this area can be over 65 years old.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barolo San Rocco 2020 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts, followed by an extended maceration period of 55-60 days with a submerged cap. The wine then undergoes aging for 24 months in large oak casks (botti) of 25-50HL. Azelia practices organic viticulture, employing integrated pest management and minimal treatments, with cover crops sown between rows and no tilling of the soil.
