Aurelio SettimoBarolo Rocche dell' Annunziata DOCG 2014

Name: Barolo Rocche dell' Annunziata DOCG
Brand: Aurelio Settimo
SKU: VIN-007487
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Product code: 7487

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Red Wine from
Piedmont, Italy

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Sub-Region: Barolo

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Aurelio Settimo

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Nebbiolo

Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

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Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Sub-Region: Barolo

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Aurelio Settimo

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Nebbiolo

Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

Product Notes

Aurelio Settimo's Barolo Rocche dell' Annunziata DOCG is a wine with a rich history and an exquisite taste. It is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the famous Rocche dell' Annunziata vineyard, located in the heart of Barolo, Italy. The wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels, giving it a complex structure and subtle flavors of vanilla and oak. The wine's aroma is intense, consisting of floral notes and hints of berries. When tasted, the Barolo Rocche dell' Annunziata DOCG offers complex layers of flavors, including black cherry, tobacco, and leather. Overall, this is a premium wine that exemplifies the best of Barolo.

Tasting Notes

This wine is garnet red with ruby highlights; the notes of wood and hint of licorice prevailing on the nose are typical of the wines aged in the traditional local style. On the mouth it is appealingly dry, with well-balanced tannins.

About the Winery

The story of Aurelio Settimo begins with that of the owner, Aurelio’s parents. In 1943, the couple shifted to and stayed in the Annunziata hamlet. They resided in a farmhouse built approximately in the late 19th century. Aurelio’ parents practised techniques of mixed farming until 1962. They worked in the land and tended to the fruit trees and vineyards. In addition, they looked after various animals, including rabbits and hens. The grapes they harvested from the grapevines got sold to the renowned local wineries. The couple retained a small amount and portion of the yield to produce wines. They did so for use between family and friends.

By the late 1950s, the Settimo Domenico label came up as Aurelio’s parents began to bottle using the name. After Domenico passed away in 1962, Aurelio changed his focus to specialize in vine-growing and winemaking.

Aurelio gave up on the side businesses of animal breeding and mixed farming. Gradually, he expanded and extended the vineyards. It allowed for the introduction of the Aurelio Settimo label in 1962. The winery, achieved through numerous difficulties and challenges, depicted a new home for Aurelio.

The expansion of the vineyards continued till 1974. Until then, almost half of the harvested grapes of the estate continued to get sold to the notable local wineries. However, after the release of the 1974 vintage, all the harvest and productions remained in the winery. The grapes got vinified in the estate and stored in its cellars.

Overall, the Settimo family has always maintained and sustained a traditional approach in the product line. After Aurelio passed away in 2007, Tiziana, his daughter, took over the management and operations of Aurelio Settimo. Nevertheless, the winery’s philosophy did not change. It continued to focus on all aspects of quality while retaining elements of tradition.

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