Scarzello, Barolo Vigna Merenda, 2010 LOIRECOUNT0530 more perfumed style

more perfumed style

Comtes Lafon has shaped modern biodynamic Burgundy since Dominique Lafon pioneered the practice in the 1990s—now his daughter Léa and nephew Pierre lead the fifth generation

The grapes macerate about 20 days in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts

partnered with Toronto's Moray Tawse in 2011 to purchase the historic Maume cellars in Nuits-Saint-Georges

Scarzello, Barolo Vigna Merenda, 2010 LOIRECOUNT0530 more perfumed styleGiorgio Scarzello's Barolo from the monopole Vigna Merendaa vineyard defined by its limestone soils and ability to layer delicate florality against serious structure. Fermented for 30 40 days, aged 30 months in Slavonian oak, then a minimum of two years in bottle before release. The 2010 vintage shows its age with grace: red and blue fruits, saddle leather, rose petals, herbs, and minerals woven together by silky tannins that power to a spiced finish.