{"product_id":"azelia-barolo-margheria-75cl","title":"Azelia Barolo Margheria 2019 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eAzelia Barolo Margheria is a sublime, deeply structured \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italian-red-wine\" title=\"Italian Red Wine\"\u003eItalian red wine\u003c\/a\u003e produced in the famed village of Serralunga d'Alba in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piemonte-wines\" title=\"Piemonte Wines\"\u003ePiedmont\u003c\/a\u003e, Italy. Azienda Agricola Azelia, a historic family-owned estate led by Luigi Scavino and his son Lorenzo, is celebrated for its meticulous vineyard management and dedication to crafting classic, long-lived Barolo. Sourced from the prestigious Margheria single vineyard, this Nebbiolo showcases the remarkable power, complex mineral backbone, and refined elegance typical of Serralunga's prized limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine stands out for its seamless balance of muscular Serralunga power, aromatic floral lift, and silky, fine-grained tannins. The Margheria vineyard features mature vines averaging over 50 years of age planted on iron-rich, clay-limestone soils. Aged traditionally in large Austrian oak casks (botti), it retains extraordinary fruit purity while developing complex secondary layers of dark cherry, crushed rose petal, licorice, and savoury mineral undertones that promise decade-plus aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested from old \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nebbiolo-wines\" title=\"Nebbiolo Wines\"\u003eNebbiolo vines\u003c\/a\u003e situated in the Margheria Cru in Serralunga d'Alba at approximately 340 metres above sea level. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks with long skin maceration to gently extract colour, structure, and noble tannins. The wine then matures for at least two years in large neutral Austrian oak casks, allowing it to integrate slowly without imparting heavy wood flavours, before being bottled unfiltered to preserve its full textural purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it displays a bright garnet-red hue with orange reflections at the rim. The nose is aromatic, ethereal, and complex, offering scents of wild red cherries, dried cranberry, and orange peel, interwoven with notes of violet, tar, pipe tobacco, and a hint of dark spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied, firm, and beautifully focused, delivering vibrant red fruit flavours supported by a dense matrix of fine, chalky tannins and a vibrant beam of acidity that carries through to a long, mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its firm tannin structure, high acidity, and complex savoury aromatics, this single-vineyard Barolo is a magnificent companion for rich Italian gastronomy and hearty game. It pairs brilliantly with slow-braised beef barolo (brasato al Barolo), roasted rack of lamb, wild boar ragù over tagliatelle, and seared duck breast. It is also an exceptional match for dishes featuring fresh black or white truffles, wild mushroom risotto, and aged hard cheeses such as Castelmagno or mature Parmigiano-Reggiano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55230896210263,"sku":"123131","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Azelia-Barolo-Margheria-2019-75cl.jpg?v=1791194803","url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/products\/azelia-barolo-margheria-75cl","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}