2021 Azelia Barolo
Grape
Nebbiolo
Its Origins
Alongside Massolino the Barolos from Azelia are eye-watering bargains in the fine wine world. Anyone with a love of the nebbiolo grape should search out these under-valued Barolos for they are some of the most age- worthy wines in the world. In 1920 Cavalier Lorenzo Scavino began to vinify part of the grapes produced in the family's vineyards, a small rural reality in the heart of the Langhe region, in Castiglione Falletto. His son Alfonso started enthusiastically to bottle the wine produced and thanks to Luigi's father, Lorenzo, with perseverance and willpower, the wines were for the first time exported. The Azienda Agricola Azelia, in the centre of the area of Barolo production, is nowadays composed of 16 hectares and it produces, on average, 80,000 bottles per year. Luigi is supported by his wife Lorella and his son Lorenzo, who bears the name of his grandfather and who represents the fifth generation of wine producers. The family management is essential as it permits an extreme precision in every step of the production.
What The Critics Say
93/100 Decanter, Michaela Morris
"Always assembled from seven sites within the villages of Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d’Alba, Azelia’s Barolo takes Cerretta and Bricco Voghera in the latter as its base. Freshness on the nose presents as rosehip, cranberry bush, violet and pomegranate. The palate follows with might and exuberance: rich dark raspberry melds into layers of ripe, soft tannins. Underlying brightness and tangy acidity keep this vivacious, while tea leaf and nutmeg prolong the finish. A classy and immediately satisfying Barolo." Drink 2025 - 2035
93/100 The Real Review, Stephen Blandford
"An engaging bouquet of red currant and plum, pine and mint, dusty dried blood and cinnamon. Lovely fruit definition. The core of subtle fruit sweetness flows throughout the palate, bright and succulent, some light spice and meaty savouriness, the tannins ripe and providing grip in a good way. A very classic expression of Barolo, approachable now with suitable protein or give it a few years in the cellar 20 Feb 2025." Drink 2025 - 2038
| Variety | Nebbiolo |
|---|---|
| Region | Piedmont |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Maturity | 2025 - 2038 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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