Lo Zoccolaio

Brand Description

Lo Zoccolaio is a small but immaculately maintained cascina (small farmhouse) set into the hill of Bricco del Barolo in the comune of the same name. With 23 total estate hectares, of which only 11.3 are planted to Nebbiolo, Lo Zoccolaio is committed to maintaining  a small production of superb Langhe wines. The Lo Zoccolaio tree is a great white poplar that sprouts two trees from the same roots. It is known as the tree of life, or as a phyiscal representation of  good and evil. Lo Zoccolaio produces only red wines, made from with grapes from their own vineyards located in Barolo, Monforte, Novello and Verduno. Here, wine is never just a product, a merchandise, a fashion. Each bottle contains the history of its population and its territory.
 

Location of Vineyard

 The 23 hectare Lo Zoccolaio Estate is located in Barolo in the Langhe region on the right bank of the Tanaro river.  The vineyards face southwest, on the coast of the Tanaro river in Bricco of Barolo. 

Winemaking Philosophy

Cascina Lo Zoccolaio follows the winemaking tradition of its past. In every phase of production, from the vineyards to the cellar, the  grapes are treated with love and respect. Lo Zoccolaio wines are produced without the use of herbicides, instead, more responsible methods are used, like planting legumes as natural fertilizers.  Harvest is carried out rigorously by hand, and only the best grapes are selected in order to reach a high quality standard. 

The Estate
Nebbiolo Clusters
Barrel Room
Nebbiolo Vineyards
The Martini Family
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Acclaim
“The Lo Zoccolaio 2018 Barolo has a slightly sweet side with candied fruit, raspberry, almond cookie and essence of violet. The wine is silky and long, but that smooth texture is held together by an especially firm quality of tannins. The wine hits all its marks in terms of mouthfeel, and it is ultimately remembered by that slightly sweet tone on the bouquet.”
— acclaim for 2018 Lo Zoccolaio Barolo from Wine Advocate, Dec 2022
“Lo Zoccolaio's 2016 Barolo Riserva Ravera (with 5,000 bottles made) shows a dark color and medium concentration. The wine has a firm center of gravity and good fruit with black plum and earth. The wine is well maintained and fresh. It's hard to tell that it has already aged for six years.”
— acclaim for 2016 Lo Zoccolaio Ravera Riserva from Wine Advocate, Dec 2022
“A medium-bodied red with zesty orange-peel character and bright berry fruit. Fresh finish.”
— acclaim for 2019 Lo Zoccolaio Baccanera from James Suckling, Jun 2022
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