Piazzo, Barolo DOCG, 2017

Description

The story of the Piazzo winery began in San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, a small outlying district of the town of Alba, in the 1960s. Two newly-weds from families of farmers, Armando Piazzo and Gemma Veglia, decided together to carry on their family traditions by investing in a special terroir – the Langhe – which at the time was not yet renowned for its premium foods and wines.

In 2007 the running of the estate was handed over once-and-for-all to Marina, and she and Franco set out to follow in her parents’ footsteps.
Shortly afterwards, their sons Simone and Marco also joined the business after completing their studies at the “Umberto I” wine high school in Alba, and they began to add innovative ideas and techniques to the experience of the preceding generations.

Tasting Notes

Ruby red with garnet highlights. Red berry jam, nuts and cherries in alcohol, with spicy notes of cinnamon, vanilla and tar. Warm and dry, with good structure, slinky tannins and a long aromatic finish. A mineral undercurrent on the aftertaste. 

Serving Suggestions

Structured red meats and medium-aged and mature cheeses.

Ratings:

Win Enthusiast 93