Nebbiolo Langhe 2016

AZELIA

Nebbiolo Langhe
2016

Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC)
Region
Piedmont
Appellation
Langhe
Varietal(s)
Nebbiolo 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

Azelia is still something of a Barolo lover's secret. Though the estate is not a high-profile one, proprietor Luigi Scavino is cousin of Enrico Scavino of the renowned Paolo Scavino estate, and shares ownership of the famed Fiasco hill in Castiglione Falletto with him. Luigi, his wife Lorella and son Lorenzo Scavino own and maintain 16 hectares of vines in Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba (including Cru Barolo from Margheria, San Rocco and Voghera Brea) and Montelupo Albese (for their...

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Product notes

The grapes are produced from the youngest vines (20 years old on average), located partially in Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d’Alba.

Production notes

The grapes are all hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts for 7 days at a temperature of 28°C. The wine is aged exclusively in stainless steel.

Tasting notes

Violet and floral aromas with notes of red berries and currant. Juicy and refreshing with bright acidity and extremely ripe tannins.

Press reviews

Decanter

- 91 points -

May 2021 (Vintage 2018)

The 2018 vintage could be outstanding for Barolo, judging by the quality of balanced and tense Langhe Nebbiolos. This example from Azelia is not aged in oak, just stainless steel, and comes from Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga at medium to high altitude from vines averaging 20 years old. Slightly reductive at first then full of tension, it has wild strawberry, pomegranate and rose petal flavours integrated with velvety tannins. There's a grainy texture then a lean yet savoury finish.

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