100% Nebbiolo
La Morra, Piedmont, Italy
La Morra is known to be more elegant among the main Barolo communes because of its greater sand composition in addition to some of the higher altitude sites. It’s on the Marne di Sant’Agata and Cassano Spinola formations, which are the region’s most recent geological formations (five millions years ago) and are characterized by calcareous sandstones known to deliver more fruit and flower aromatics and in general a more elegant structure. This tendency of sandy soils along with some of the highest sites in the Barolo commune and Brandini’s work to accentuate finesse above all makes for a unique Barolo that drinks very well young and will also age nicely, building on its youthful assets. Its fruit and flower spectrum depends greatly on the vintage and tends toward the orange and soft red fruits with some citrus notes and subtle red rose, black currant, and sweet rhubarb. Classic in Barolo expression, it leads with aromatic generosity and an enticing savory and woodsy character.
Barolo La Morra comes from 4 parcels in the upper northwest area of La Morra facing southeast/south/southwest on medium-steep slopes with an average vine age of 15 years (2023) on calcareous clay and sand at 300-450m.
Natural ferment with destemmed grapes for 2-5 weeks with a couple daily pumpovers at 22-26°C max. The 4 separate parcel vats are then blended for 10-15 more days on skins under a submerged cap. Pressed and aged 20-24 months in old 60hl Slavonian botte. First sulfites added after ML. No fining or filtration.
