REGION: LANGHE, PIEDMONT, ITALY
GRAPE(S): NEBBIOLO
WINEMAKER: LUIGI AND LORENZEO SCAVINO
farming: practicing organic
Azelia is in the heart of Barolo and is run by father and son team Luigi and Lorenzo Scavino, the 4th and 5th generations to helm the estate. Azelia produces wines from some of the most respected and renowned vineyards in Barolo, yet they remain somewhat under the radar. The grapes for this wine come from the estates youngest vines in their Barolo vineyards. While many producers Langhe Nebbiolo is made to resemble a slight version of their Barolo, Azelias is decidedly different. It is fermented and aged in stainless steel to show off Nebbiolos fruity side, with
red cherry
,
raspberry
,
violets
, and
red licorice
. Nebbiolos
fresh
acidity is on display, but its (usually intense) tannins are quite tame here.
