{"product_id":"barolo-docg-lo-zoccolaio-2020-magnum-lo-zoccolaio-cassetta-di-legno","title":"Barolo DOCG 'Lo Zoccolaio' 2020 Magnum - Lo Zoccolaio (wooden box)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of wine is Barolo DOCG 'Lo Zoccolaio' 2020 Magnum - Lo Zoccolaio (wooden box)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarolo DOCG 'Lo Zoccolaio' 2020 Magnum - Lo Zoccolaio\u003c\/strong\u003e is a red wine of great elegance and intensity, produced in the heart of the Langhe, a territory of excellence for the \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety. This label interprets the power and finesse of classic Barolo with balance and personality, while offering an authentic and satisfying tasting experience, ideal for those discovering the world of great Piedmontese reds.\nPresented in the prestigious 1.5-liter \u003cstrong\u003eMagnum\u003c\/strong\u003e format, enclosed in a refined \u003cstrong\u003ewooden box\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine is perfect both as an important gift and for aging in the cellar for years to come.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe 2020 vintage was characterized by balanced climatic conditions: mild winters, dry springs, and a warm summer with good temperature excursions. These conditions favored optimal ripening of the Nebbiolo grapes, ensuring wines of \u003cstrong\u003egreat structure and aromatic persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vintage expresses a harmonious profile, with already elegant tannins and a full and complex fruity imprint.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\nAfter a few weeks of \u003cstrong\u003emaceration\u003c\/strong\u003e (the contact of the skins with the must to extract color and tannins), the wine is fermented in steel at controlled temperatures. The subsequent \u003cstrong\u003eaging\u003c\/strong\u003e phase takes place in French oak barrels, where the Barolo slowly matures and acquires depth, balance, and complexity.\nBottling in Magnum format also allows for a \u003cstrong\u003eslower and more harmonious evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this wine ideal for long aging.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor\u003c\/h3\u003e\nBarolo DOCG 'Lo Zoccolaio' 2020 Magnum presents an \u003cstrong\u003eintense garnet red\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical of high-quality Nebbiolo, with reflections that tend towards brilliant ruby in its early years.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\nOn the nose, it is broad and deep: notes of \u003cstrong\u003eripe red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge, particularly cherry and plum, followed by nuances of violet, sweet spices, and an elegant balsamic and toasted touch, due to aging in wood.\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\nOn the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003estructured and complex\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dense but already balanced tannins. The typical freshness of Nebbiolo supports the sip and leaves room for a long persistence, with hints of fruit and spices. It is a wine that grows in the glass, revealing new details with each taste.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat dishes to pair with Barolo DOCG 'Lo Zoccolaio' 2020 Magnum - Lo Zoccolaio (wooden box)\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis Barolo is perfect for accompanying the great dishes of Piedmontese cuisine and beyond. Its structure and complexity pair magnificently with:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ered meats\u003c\/strong\u003e, grilled or stewed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\ntraditional \u003cstrong\u003ebraised meats\u003c\/strong\u003e and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eaged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003etruffle dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, which enhance its aromatic depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nIt is also a meditation wine, to be enjoyed slowly, perhaps paired with a platter of quality cheeses and cured meats.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and aging (how to store Barolo DOCG 'Lo Zoccolaio' 2020 Magnum - Lo Zoccolaio (wooden box))\u003c\/h2\u003e\nTo best preserve \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo DOCG 'Lo Zoccolaio' 2020 Magnum - Lo Zoccolaio\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is important to keep it in a cool, dark place with controlled humidity.\nThe ideal temperature is around \u003cstrong\u003e12-15°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, avoiding temperature fluctuations and vibrations.\nThe bottle, being a Magnum format, offers a slower and more refined evolution over time, perfect for those who want to observe how the wine transforms over the years. Stored horizontally, it can be left to mature in the cellar for \u003cstrong\u003eover 15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering ever new surprises to those who know how to await its evolution.","brand":"Lo Zoccolaio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52414379393363,"sku":"B06-L039-2020-06C_D001","price":83.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2603\/6307\/files\/barolo-docg-lo-zoccolaio-2020-magnum-lo-zoccolaio-cassetta-di-legno.jpg?v=1764407047","url":"https:\/\/www.astemyo.com\/en\/products\/barolo-docg-lo-zoccolaio-2020-magnum-lo-zoccolaio-cassetta-di-legno","provider":"Astemyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}