Lo Zoccolaio Langhe Baccanera 2018

Cellar for up to 7 years. No need to decant before serving.

Traditionally Italian wineries would often plant a large tree in their courtyard to create shade for the workers during the hot summer months. At Casina Lo Zoccolaio their distinctive double-trunked white poplar tree has been adopted as the winery's logo, reminding of the symmetrical tree of life in Jewish and Indian cultures which represents the forces of good and evil at work in the world.

As well as their masterful Barolo wines, this boutique Piedmontese winery specialises in producing delicious and approachable red wines which pair perfectly with the local cuisine. This bright and vibrant Langhe red is a clever blend of indigenous Barbera and Nebbiolo grapes with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes are sourced from estate vineyards in the Barolo village and Monforte d’Alba appellations, with harvesting carried out by hand to maximise quality.

The grapes are fermented on the skins in temperature-controlled tanks and the young wine is then matured in French oak barrels for 18 months before bottling. On the nose there are charming notes of bramble, black cherry and plum as well as toasted oak, spice and dried herbs. Easy-going and accessible even when young, this is a fantastic partner for charcuterie, mature cheeses, and even hearty game dishes like venison.