Red

Baccanera

By Cascina Lo Zoccolaio, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Cascina Lo Zoccolaio Baccanera

A blend of four grape varieties from the estate's vineyards, fermented separately and aged 18 months in French barrique.

Tasting notes

Intense, dense ruby red; wild berries and red plum with hints of hay and spice. Fresh, savoury and full-bodied, with a pleasant tannic vein and a long finish.

Pairs well with

Hearty first courses, red meats even medium-cooked, game, semi-aged cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe Rosso DOC
Grape
Barbera, Merlot
Soil
Marl and limestone
Exposure
South-east, 300 m a.s.l.
Harvest
Late September to early October
Vineyard planting
Guyot, minimum 4,000 vines per hectare, 70 quintals per hectare
Vinification
Destemming and soft pressing; each grape variety is fermented separately on its skins, then after malolactic fermentation the wine is blended and aged 18 months in French barriques before bottling. Alcohol 14.0% vol depending on vintage. Bottled in a heavy special bottle.
Serving temperature
16-18°C

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