COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
100% Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Cantina Stroppiana Ssa
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Leonardo by Cantina Stroppiana Ssa is a 2021 Barolo DOCG from Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Nebbiolo. This wine is a personal tribute from producers Dario and Stefania Stroppiana to their son, Leonardo, with the vineyard's vines mirroring his age. The Stroppiana family, with a winemaking history dating back to the 1960s, runs the estate with a philosophy centered on quality and meticulous vineyard-to-cellar management. Located in Rivalta, a hamlet of La Morra, the grapes are sourced from plots in Verduno and Rivalta di La Morra. The 2021 vintage is noted for its lush fruit, contributing to the wine's generous and approachable character, which offers immediate charm.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€44
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vines for this wine are the same age as Leonardo Stroppiana himself.
Fact 02
The wine is named after the son of the current winemakers, Dario and Stefania Stroppiana.
Fact 03
Cantina Stroppiana prioritizes quality over quantity in their production.
Fact 04
This Barolo is noted for its immediate charm rather than strict restraint.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Leonardo Barolo is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. While specific vinification details for the 2021 vintage are not available, previous vintages indicate fermentation occurs in tanks. The wine then undergoes an extensive aging process, typically 24 months in French barriques and tonneaux, followed by a further 12 months of bottle aging in the producer's cellar. This meticulous approach to aging is designed to develop complexity and refine the wine's structure before release.
