COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2013
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
Alberto Burzi's Barolo Capalot is a tribute to old-vine viticulture in La Morra. Sourced from the historic Capalot Cru, specifically the Gasprina micro-zone, these vines were planted during World War II by Alberto's grandfather. Now over 70 years old, they yield concentrated, complex Nebbiolo. Alberto and his sister Caterina run this small estate with a deep respect for Piedmontese traditions, crafting wines that balance La Morra's characteristic elegance with the structural depth of ancient vines.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€150
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Capalot vineyard contains vines planted during World War II, making them some of the oldest surviving Nebbiolo vines in La Morra.
Fact 02
Alberto Burzi inherited these historic vineyards from his grandfather and chose to revive the family estate rather than selling the grapes.
Fact 03
Aging is done in large Austrian oak casks (botti) rather than small barriques, preserving the delicate floral and red fruit character of Nebbiolo.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Hand-harvested from 70-year-old vines. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with skin contact lasting around 30 days to extract fine tannins and complex precursors. The wine is aged for approximately 24 months in traditional large Austrian oak casks (botti), followed by additional refinement in the bottle. No heavy filtration or fining is used, preserving the pure expression of the Capalot terroir.
