Barolo 2016 DOCG The Zoccolaio Farm

Barolo 2016 DOCG Lo Zoccolaio Cascina

Barolo 2016 DOCG Lo Zoccolaio Cascina is a great red wine from Piedmont made from 100% Nebbiolo, a classic and authoritative expression of the Langhe territory. The selection of grapes from the vineyards of Barolo, Monforte d’Alba, and Verduno contributes to creating an intense, harmonious wine with a well-defined personality, designed for those seeking a traditionally styled Barolo that is meticulously crafted in every detail.

Territory and wine style

The Barolo DOCG designation originates in an area suited to the nobility of Nebbiolo, where marl-limestone soils, favorable exposures, and moderate altitudes help develop wines with structure, depth, and aromatic finesse. In this case, the origin from the areas of Barolo, Monforte d’Alba, and Verduno adds complexity and an interesting balance between rigor, elegance, and taste development. The style of the wine is consistent with the tradition of the designation: significant, dry, complex, and destined to evolve over time.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a garnet red color, enriched by brick orange hues that intensify with evolution. On the nose, it offers an intense and complex profile, yet also delicate and ethereal, with a warm and enveloping personality. On the palate, the wine is full, dry, and structured, with a typical Nebbiolo texture that supports the sip and leads to a persistent and refined finish. It is a red that combines strength and finesse, with an elegance that emerges especially in the glass and during food pairing.

Recommended pairings

This Barolo 2016 DOCG Lo Zoccolaio Cascina pairs naturally with rich and flavorful dishes from Piedmontese and Italian cuisine. It is ideal with braised dishes, stews, roasts, game, porcini mushrooms, tajarin with ragù, structured risottos, and aged cheeses. Its complexity and taste tension also make it suitable for traditional dishes, where the wine can accompany without being overshadowed.

Serving temperature

Serve Barolo 2016 DOCG Lo Zoccolaio Cascina at 16°-18°C. Given its significant structure and already well-advanced evolution, it may be beneficial to open it in advance to promote oxygenation and allow the bouquet to express itself with greater precision.

Why buy it

Choosing Barolo 2016 DOCG Lo Zoccolaio Cascina means bringing to the table a prestigious wine, true to its territory and capable of offering a complete experience, combining aromatic complexity, depth, and potential for evolution. It is a perfect bottle for an important dinner, for a valuable gift, or to enrich one’s cellar with a great red from the Langhe, suitable for special moments and high-level pairings.