Langhe Rosso 'Baccanera' Lo Zoccolaio 2022
Perfect to drink every day"Baccanera" is a fresh and fragrant red wine from the Langhe made from a blend of Barbera, Merlot, Nebbiolo, and a small part of Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested in the municipality of Barolo. The sip is lively, agile, and of pleasant complexity and character, with delicate tannins, surrounded by notes of sweet spices, red plum, hay, forest fruits, and black pepper.
"Baccanera" from the winery Lo Zoccolaio is an intense, rich, and structured red wine that serves as a synthesis between two great wine terroirs: the Langhe and Bordeaux. It is a blend made from Barbera, Merlot, and Nebbiolo, to which a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon is added. The French inspiration is also found in the choice of a long aging in barrique rather than the classic large oak barrels typical of the Piedmontese tradition. The result is a complex and harmonious, concentrated and rich wine, particularly suited for important pairings with roasted red meats or game.
The red "Baccanera" Lo Zoccolaio is born in a winery that has managed to stand out with a range of quality wines, capable of authentically expressing the best characteristics of the territory. The vineyards have an average age of about 30 years and are cultivated in the Barolo area, at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level, with a southeast exposure. The cool and ventilated climate and the precious calcareous-clay marls are very suitable, not only for for Nebbiolo, but more generally for all red grape varieties. The harvest takes place in the second half of September and at the end of the destemming, separate fermentations for each grape variety are carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with skin maceration for a period of a couple of weeks. The wine is then blended and aged for 18 months in French oak barriques.
The Langhe “Baccanera” Lo Zoccolaio has a typically territorial face, focusing especially on the pedoclimatic peculiarities of the Langhe. Unlike the local custom, it is not a single-varietal wine, but a blend of grapes with complementary characteristics that manage to create a perfect taste balance. It presents itself with a deep red color with purple reflections. The aromatic profile is rich and intense, with scents of wild blackberry, ripe cherry, black currant, red-fleshed plum, notes of soft oriental spices, hints of noble woods, and a spicy touch of black pepper. The taste is harmonious, with a richand soft, which extends towards a fresh and long-lasting finish.