# Baccanera (Cascina Lo Zoccolaio)

> Red, Langhe Rosso DOC by [Cascina Lo Zoccolaio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-lo-zoccolaio.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-lo-zoccolaio-baccanera).

- **Producer:** Cascina Lo Zoccolaio
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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