COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Alberto Burzi
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Established in 2012 by the brother-and-sister team Alberto and Caterina Burzi, this boutique estate in La Morra represents a dynamic 'third way' in Barolo winemaking. The vineyards, which historically belonged to their grandparents, were previously leased to legendary local producers before the siblings reclaimed them to bottle their own legacy. Managing just seven hectares of old vines, Burzi crafts wines that bridge traditional and modernist philosophies, focusing on elegance, fruit purity, and early-drinking harmony without sacrificing the legendary aging potential of the region.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's old vines range from 30 to 70 years old, sourced from La Morra's prestigious crus including Roncaglie and Rocchettevino.
Fact 02
Burzi uses custom Stockinger casks prepped with steam instead of fire-toasting to avoid imparting oaky flavors to the Nebbiolo.
Fact 03
The 2021 vintage was the first to feature 100% spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts and the complete adoption of canopy weaving.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2021 vintage marks a milestone for Burzi, transitioning entirely to spontaneous fermentation with 100% native yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel. The Nebbiolo grapes undergo a prolonged skin maceration of 25 to 30 days. A key viticultural shift is the use of 'tressage' (weaving the canopy instead of hedging) to achieve optimal physiological ripeness. The wine is aged for 24 to 30 months in large, neutral 60-hectoliter Austrian oak casks from Stockinger, which are steam-treated rather than toasted to preserve fruit purity. It is finished for 12 months in concrete tanks before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
