COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Famiglia Occello
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Famiglia Occello is an artisanal line from the historic Cantine Pirovano, founded in 1910. The La Scoperta Barolo is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes sourced from the calcareous-clayey slopes around the prestigious hillsides of Barolo in Piedmont, Northern Italy. This cuvée, whose name translates to 'The Discovery,' is designed to challenge the traditional notion that Barolo requires a decade of aging. It aims to showcase a fresher, more immediate, and fruit-forward expression of Nebbiolo while preserving the majestic structural backbone characteristic of the region. The 2021 vintage is celebrated for its exceptional quality, offering classical structure, flawless maturity, and a striking balance of acidity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
La Scoperta means 'The Discovery' in Italian, highlighting its aim for earlier approachability.
Fact 02
The 2021 vintage is considered exceptional, offering classical structure and balance.
Fact 03
This Barolo is praised as a 'Best Buy' for its accessibility and value.
Fact 04
Decanting for at least one hour is highly recommended to soften tannins and unlock aromatics.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The La Scoperta Barolo is produced using classical Barolo methods. Grapes are carefully hand-picked at optimal ripeness. The winemaking process involves temperature-controlled fermentation and extended skin maceration to extract deep color, flavor compounds, and robust tannic structure. The wine is then matured in a combination of traditional large oak casks and cement tanks. This aging process, which includes a prominent but balanced use of oak, helps to round out the aggressive youthfulness of the Nebbiolo grape, contributing to its complexity and aging potential.
