Langhe Nebbiolo
2022
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Grape Variety
Nebbiolo
Vintage
2022
Alcohol Content
14%
Volume
750ml
Tasting Notes
Food Pairings
Characteristics
About This Wine
Scarzello’s Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 channels the estate’s Barolo mindset into a bottle that’s delicious from the first pour. The fruit draws largely from Sarmassa in Barolo, rounded out by higher, breezier parcels in Madonna di Como and Sinio. That mix of altitude (250–550 m) and west-to-southwest exposures brings both ripeness and lift over calcareous clay. A classic 20–25 day maceration and maturation in large 25 hl botti and 500–600 L tonneaux, followed by time in bottle, keep the wine honest to house style: clear, unforced, and precise. Think of it as Barolo’s younger cousin with impeccable manners, just a touch more relaxed. In the glass it’s ruby with a hint of garnet, opening on crunchy red cherry and raspberry, rose and violet, a lick of saline, and gentle notes of tea leaf, spice, and balsamic. The palate is broad yet composed, with fine, chalk-dusted tannins and a savory core that lingers cleanly. It’s superb alongside tajarin al ragù or agnolotti del plin, roast poultry, grilled meats, and medium-aged cheeses, and will shine now and over the next two to five years. A classic Langhe Nebbiolo with real Scarzello polish.
About Scarzello
Scarzello is a small, family-run Barolo estate with serious vineyards and an old-school soul. The property totals about five and a half hectares of Nebbiolo, with a significant stake in Sarmassa—one of Barolo’s benchmark crus—plus parcels in Terlo and Paiagallo. Densely planted vines, careful farming, and a commitment to lower yields keep concentration high and fruit immaculate. Federico Scarzello has even secured centenarian Michet material for future replantings, underscoring the family’s long view on quality. In the cellar, Scarzello stays firmly in the traditionalist camp. Fermentations rely on wild yeast, macerations run long, and maturation happens in large Slavonian botti (25–30 hl). The flagship Barolo Sarmassa Vigna Merenda can rest up to 30 months in cask before an unhurried spell in bottle; releases come when the wines are ready rather than on a marketing calendar. Federico—building on studies in Alba and Turin and the groundwork of his father, Giorgio—has refined the details without touching the essentials: patience, purity, and clarity of terroir. The results are quietly thrilling Barolo: perfumed with red fruits and spice, poised on silky tannins, and transparent to site. Sarmassa brings depth and drive; Terlo and Paiagallo add nuance and lift. Scarzello is a very good quality traditionalist Barolo producer on a clear upward arc, producing wines that reward cellaring and deliver real finesse at the table. For lovers of classic Langhe character, this is a name to follow.
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