Barolo Pisapola DOCG 2021 · 6 bottles in OWC

Matteo Ascheri | Piedmont
Matteo Ascheri Az. Agr. | Via Piumati 23 | IT 12042 Bra

05123721 · 4,5 l · 80,89 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available

On the northern edge of the Barolo zone, where Verduno towers over the Langhe hills like an outpost of elegance, lies one of the most mysterious MGAs in the entire denomination. Pisapola – a name familiar only to the initiated, but for those who know it, it holds the promise of exceptional finesse. Here, on calcareous clay and sandstone soils between 250 and 300 metres above sea level, Matteo Ascheri creates a Barolo that expresses the unique personality of Verduno in its purest form. Verduno is different from the other Barolo communes. While Serralunga stands for power and Castiglione Falletto for structure, Verduno is a refuge of elegance and flavour. The complex soil composition of limestone-clay, silt and sandstone, criss-crossed by chalky veins, gives the wines that savoury note that makes Verduno-Baroli so unmistakable. It is no coincidence that the rare Pelaverga grape variety, famous for its white pepper flavours, also thrives here – a clear sign of the aromatic intensity that these soils produce.

Intense garnet red colour. Ethereal bouquet of pressed violets, wild berries and sweet baking spices. All the magic of Pisapola on the palate – velvety and balanced, with the linear structure that makes Verduno-Baroli so accessible without losing any of its ageing potential. The Pisapola 2021 epitomises a Barolo of the avant-garde: powerful but never ponderous, spicy without being overpowering, with a length that enchants the palate. This is Matteo Ascheri's declaration of love to one of the least known but most fascinating MGAs in the Barolo region. A wine for connoisseurs who appreciate the extraordinary. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Barolo Pisapola 2021 ferments in stainless steel and then matures in Slovenian oak barrels. On the nose, I recognise toasted bread, dark fruit and tobacco. The intensity is really impressive. This is a wine with power and richness. The production is only 4,200 bottles." Wine Advocate

"It is spicy, with flavours of cherries, roses and oriental spices such as cardamom and cumin, as well as earth and undergrowth. Supported by fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Shows fine harmony and length." Wine Spectator

"The 2021 Barolo Pisapola is all class. Aromatic and lifted, the 2021 exudes finesse from start to finish. Dried herbs, crushed leaves, cedar, tobacco and incense open first, before tannins shut down the mid-palate and finish. There's plenty to look forward to, but readers have to be patient. Southeast exposure and elevation yield an especially floral, perfumed Barolo." Vinous