Coppo Barolo 2020

Critical Acclaim: 93 pts Vinous; 90 pts Wine Enthusiast.

Winemaker's Tasting Notes: Scorched earth, baking spice and red berry aromas emerge from the glass. The savory palate offers red cherry, clove and tobacco alongside dusty tannins. Pair with baked beef shank, braised veal cut, baked lamb with potatoes.

"Coppo's 2020 Barolo is a very pretty, inviting wine. Wild red cherry, spice, orange peel, cedar and pipe tobacco offer lovely aromatic intensity to play off the wine's pliant, open-knit fruit. Soft, creamy tannins wrap it all together through the sustained, silky finish. This is a fine Barolo. Drink it over the coming seven to ten years." - Vinous.

"The wine is assertive and forward, showcasing a harmonious blend of red and black fruits that evoke the richness of spiced preserves. A woodsy essence and a whisper of earthiness add a grounding dimension to the profile. The structure is firm, supporting a dark, almost brooding character with abundant notes of licorice, leather and savory spice with a finish that asks for a bit more time in the cellar. Drink 2026 - 2045 " - Wine Enthusiast.

About the Winery: Because of its historical significance, Coppo is among the few wineries allowed to vinify Nebbiolo to become Barolo outside of the wine’s strict production area. The vineyards are located in the South of Asti with Southern exposure. The soil is composed of calcareous clay marl with prevalence of silt, between the altitude of 650-820 ft.  The historical underground wine cellars of Coppo are a UNESCO World Heritage site. They are part of the network of underground cathedrals, a temple of wine dedicated to its history and the hard work of their history. Built beginning in the late 18th century, initially intended as small cellars to conserve wine, they were expanded from 1800-1900 to what they are today. The historical wine cellars of Coppo extend under the hill of Canelli for a total of 5 thousand square meters (16,400 ft) and a depth that reaches 40 meters (130 ft).

Varietal: Nebbiolo.