Read 2017 - Eugenio Bocchino

Lu 2017 is the flagship cuvée from Eugenio Bocchino, an iconic winemaker in La Morra, in the heart of the Barolo appellation. Produced in limited quantities and named in honor of his daughter Lucia, this cuvée is sourced from a selection of the finest Nebbiolo grapes from the prestigious La Serra and Fossati crus. It perfectly embodies the estate's style: deep, authentic wines with great purity of expression.

Grown using organic and biodynamic farming methods, the Nebbiolo is vinified using a traditional approach with a long maceration of approximately 25 to 30 days. The wine is then aged for 24 months in large oak casks, followed by a long rest in concrete tanks and then in the bottle before release. This patient aging process allows the wine to develop its full complexity while preserving the identity of the terroir.

The nose reveals a refined aromatic palette where red cherry, raspberry, dried rose, and violet mingle. With aeration, notes of eucalyptus, rosemary, licorice, black tea, and sweet spices emerge, adding depth and elegance.

The palate is ample, precise, and perfectly structured. Firm yet very fine tannins support an elegant substance carried by remarkable freshness. Flavors of red fruit, licorice, and aromatic herbs stretch into a long, mineral, and persistent finish. Despite the warmth of the 2017 vintage, the wine maintains great balance and finesse, the hallmark of great Barolos from La Morra.

Ideal with braised meats, osso buco, game, mushroom risottos, or aged cheeses, this Barolo will gain further complexity after a few years of cellaring.