COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Alberto Burzi
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Azienda Agricola Burzi is run by the sibling duo Alberto and Caterina Burzi in La Morra, Piedmont. Alberto studied agronomy and reclaimed his family's historic vineyards in 2012, which had previously been leased to famous modernist producers or sold to cooperatives. Burzi represents the 'Third Way' in Piedmont, bridging the gap between strict traditionalists and modernists by focusing on neutral oak, concrete tanks, and innovative canopy management to deliver fresh, terroir-driven wines.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Alberto's grandfather, Luigi, was one of the original founders of the famous Terre del Barolo cooperative.
Fact 02
The estate practices 'tressage'—braiding the vine canopy instead of hedging—to naturally limit sugar spikes and preserve acidity.
Fact 03
Burzi is part of Piedmont's 'Third Way' movement, balancing traditional neutral oak aging with modern freshness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Nebbiolo grapes are hand-harvested from young vines in La Morra. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using natural yeasts. Maceration and skin contact last approximately 10 days with daily pump-overs. The wine is aged for a couple of months in large, neutral Austrian Stockinger oak casks, followed by a minimum of three months in concrete tanks before bottling to preserve the pure, uninhibited fruit character of the Nebbiolo grape.
