2020 Azelia Barolo San Rocco
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
94/100 James Suckling
"This is an open and delicious Barolo that shows nutmeg, dried flower, tar, red plum and cherry fruit aromas. Full-bodied with firm, lightly chalky tannins supporting the fruit, leading into a focused and firm finish. Try from 2028.”
93/100 Wine Enthusiast, Jeff Porter
“This stunning San Rocco Barolo offers a mesmerizing array of dried rose petals, tar, ripe black cherry, and licorice. The full-bodied palate is energetic and lively, with juicy blackberry, dark plum, espresso, and vanilla. Firm tannins provide a solid foundation. Impressive now, but will benefit from aging." Drink 2028 - 2050
17+/20 JancisRobinson.com, Walter Speller
"Serralunga d’Alba. 75-year-old vines. Lustrous mid ruby with orange tinges. Deep and a little tingling on the nose. Impressive concentration without seeming rich. Great depth on the palate while remaining strikingly elegant. Great balance and with polished tannins that build up on the finish. (WS)." Drink 2024 - 2036
| Variety | Nebbiolo |
|---|---|
| Region | Piedmont |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2050 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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