Diego Morra, Nebbiolo, Barolo Zinzasco, Piedmont, Italy 2019

100% Nebbiolo

The grapes from the different subzones of La Morra and Verduno, bringing a wide range of characteristics to the wine, offering scents that range from sweet and floral, to fruity, savory, and spicy. The wine shows great complexity and has a fine structure.

The grapes from the vineyards in Verduno and La Morra are vinified together. Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine is aged partly in 500L oak tonneaux, and partly in 25HL oak barrels for a total of 24 months, followed by at least 6 months in bottle.

The Diego Morra family is on its third generation of winegrowers. The vineyards are the true heritage of Diego Morra. Located in the finest portions of Verduno, La Morra, and Roddi, they are mostly planted with Nebbiolo, however they do also grow other typical regional varieties: Dolcetto, Barbera, and Verduno’s unique Pelaverga.

Each vineyard is tended meticulously. The team uses a pruning system that is aimed at limiting grape yields, as well as an organic system of fertilizing the vineyards aimed at maintaining soil health, applying the principles of integrated vineyard management to combat pests and diseases.