COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Scarpa
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Scarpa Barolo Tettimorra 2018 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa, a winery with roots dating back to 1854, this wine embodies an ultra-traditional winemaking philosophy. The Tettimorra vineyard is located near La Morra, characterized by Tortonian marly soil. Scarpa is recognized for its commitment to extended aging in large wooden barrels and bottle maturation before release, a practice that defines its distinctive house style.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tettimorra translates to 'the roofs of La Morra,' a poetic nod to the vineyard's location.
Fact 02
Scarpa is known for holding back library releases, offering wines with significant bottle age.
Fact 03
The winery's traditional approach includes extended aging in large French oak casks (botti grandi).
Fact 04
The 2018 Tettimorra earned a Gold medal at Mundus Vini.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Scarpa Barolo Tettimorra 2018 is produced using 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The winemaking process emphasizes traditional techniques, including fermentation in large, old, truncated conical wooden vats for approximately 28 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a minimum of 36 months in used French Alier oak barrels (700L) or large French oak casks (botti grandi) ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 liters. The wine then undergoes extended bottle aging before release. Viticulture is described as organic or integrated pest management, with hand-harvesting.
