Scarzello - Barolo Sarmassa Vigna Merenda DOCG 2019

Aromas of wild berries, ripe cherry, roses, licorice, and fine spices. Powerful and layered on the palate, with vibrant acidity, firm yet refined tannins, and a long, mineral finish. A classic Barolo with great depth and elegance.

Great with oven-roasted leg of lamb, grilled beef, and stews. Also delicious with pasta with wild mushrooms, risotto with Parmesan, and aged cheeses. Serve at 17 °C.

The Scarzello family has deep roots in Barolo. The winery, which has been in the family for generations, is currently run with great passion by Federico and his wife, Federica. Following the family recipe, they continue the traditional way of making Barolo. As such, Scarzello's wines are a reflection of Barolo itself. Since 1930, the Scarzello family has remained true to their winemaking methods. The Barolos they produce undergo long maceration and aging in botte, making them wines for the long term.

The cantina is located in the heart of Barolo and has a small production of approximately 30,000 bottles per year, with all work in the vineyard and cellar carried out by the family themselves.

Although Scarzello does not possess the same name recognition as some of the other big names in Barolo, the wines they produce are highly regarded. Their Barolos can be found on the wine lists of renowned restaurants all over the world. The Sarmassa Vigan Merenda comes from the best part of the vineyard of the same name in Barolo. Scarzello stands for quality; in lesser years, the grapes from the Sarmassa vineyard are incorporated into the Comune di Barolo, ensuring that Sarmassa always guarantees a consistently high level of quality. In any case, they produce very interesting wines, including an enormously accessible Nebbiolo and a complex Barbera that comes from the Paiagallo cru in Barolo and, following wood aging in botte, is matured in amphora for its final months.

We feel privileged to be able to offer these magnificent wines in the Netherlands.

Originating from Vigna Merenda, a monopole within the prestigious MGA Sarmassa in Barolo. The south- to southwest-facing vineyard, rich in limestone and clay, produces Nebbiolo with power, structure, and exceptional aging potential.

Traditionally vinified with a long maceration of 30–50 days. The wine is then aged for 30 months in large 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a minimum of three years of bottle aging.

The 2019 combines a high concentration with vibrant acidity and powerful, ripe tannins. Still young and built for long bottle aging. Can be cellared until approximately 2042.