Product Overview
Importer's Notes:
"This wine is the result of the assembly of five Nebbiolo vineyards of La Morra. The goal is to make a very elegant wine that represents the best of the La Morra vineyards. The fruit for the 2019 release again hails primarily from the younger vines off of the ‘Ascheri’ block (planted in 1980), with a bit of the oldest vines as well, on a southwest facing slope at 1,100 feet in elevation. The other two vineyards are the ‘Motturone’ and ‘Paradisio’ vineyards, of which the former is located southwest of Ascheri at 900 feet in elevation on a west facing slope that was initially planted in 1980 along with more recent vines in 2002. While this ‘entry level’ Barolo may appear to be simply that, there is so much more to this wine and it remains one of Barolo’s best values.
Truly textbook La Morra in every way. Immeasurably pleasant and aromatic, it offers scents of flowers and light, delicate spices. The bouquet is agreeably rounded, balanced between elegance and a rowdy broodiness."
Varietal Composition: 100% Nebbiolo
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Farming Practices: Practicing Organic
Aging: 24 months in used French oak barrique and Slavonian botti
Production: 1,250 cases
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"Cranberry, sour red fruits, dried herbs, roasted earth and dried flowers open this very pretty wine. The palate shows more floral and earth notes at first, then moves into a deep core of fresh cherry. Fine tannins go nicely with well-balanced acidity. Drink now–2035." -JP, 9/1/23
90 Points - Wine Spectator
"A dense, muscular red marked by cherry, plum, eucalyptus and earth flavors. Packs generous fruit to match the grainy tannins, while lively acidity drives the long finish. Best from 2027 through 2045. 1,400 cases made, 800 cases imported." -BS, 12/31/23
