COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Famiglia Occello
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Scoperta, meaning 'The Discovery,' is a special selection Barolo crafted by Famiglia Occello. Located in the heart of Piedmont's Langhe region, the estate focuses on expressing the nuances of the Nebbiolo grape. This 'Selezione Grande' represents a curated selection of the family's finest vineyard parcels, where the combination of clay-silt soils, high elevation, and ideal sun exposure yields grapes of exceptional concentration and structural complexity. Famiglia Occello balances respect for historical Piedmontese traditions with meticulous modern vineyard management to produce a wine that truly reflects its prestigious terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'La Scoperta' translates to 'The Discovery,' celebrating the family's identification of a unique microclimate within their estate vineyards.
Fact 02
Barolo is often referred to as 'The King of Wines and the Wine of Kings,' historically favored by Italian nobility.
Fact 03
Famiglia Occello utilizes traditional large Slavonian oak casks rather than small French barriques to preserve the pure, floral character of Nebbiolo.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Nebbiolo grapes for La Scoperta are hand-harvested at optimal phenolic ripeness. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with extended skin contact maceration lasting up to 30 days to extract the grape's signature tannins and color. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 30 months in traditional large Slavonian oak casks (botti), allowing for slow, micro-oxygenation without overpowering the delicate floral and fruit aromas of the grape. The wine is then aged in the bottle for an additional year before release.
