Roberto Voerzio is of the most recognized Italian producers in the world today thanks to Roberto's bold foray into the Barolo revolution. A La Morra native, he started his own winery in 1986 in order to make wines more like Elio Altare: fresher and less aggressive, needing much less time to be enjoyable to drink!
This riserva comes from the small Case Nere vineyard area on the upper slope of La Morra, nestled between the famous sites of Cerequio, La Serra and Fossati. Facing southeast to south like its neighbors, it is well exposed to the sun until the hotter late afternoon, and soils are Sant'Agatha Fossil marls (more clayey than sandy). Like in its upper-slope neighbors, the fruit ripens early here, with plenty of aromatic character and warm-toned red fruits, with an elegance that is a hallmark of this area. The tannic build tends to be plentiful, coating the palate, but not in an overly aggressive fashion. It's, perhaps, appropriate that Roberto chose to age this in bottle for an extra 6 years before release (though he has suggested it's not necessary to do it with his winemaking prowess; it's more of an homage to the aged "meditation wines" that you linger over by the fire, ideally after a satisfying meal with friends).
Aging takes place for 2 years in French oak barriques, with only around 30% of them new, and is tuned for a balance between ethereal fruit expression and oak spice richness. The wine is then kept at the winery until it's 10 years old. At no extra cost compared to the other single vinyards, this riserva marries intensity, power and elegance into one... thank you, Sig. Voerzio!
"Ripe berry and cherry with leather and asphalt aromas follow through to a full body with soft, melted tannins that spread out across the palate, delivering aniseed, black-licorice and berry flavors. Ready now. And delicious. " - JAMES SUCKLING
"The 2012 Barolo Riserva 10 Anni Case Nere is one of the more aromatically beguiling wines in this range. Smoke, game, sage, rosemary, licorice and crushed rose petals all lift from the glass. A weightless, totally gracious wine, the 2012 Case Nere is wonderfully complete, nuanced and very pretty." - Antonio Galloni, VINOUS MEDIA, March 2016
"In all the various cellar operations, no substance is used that can modify the characteristics of the wine (increase in color, structure, aromas, tannin, etc.). Alcoholic fermentation lasts from 10 to 30 days and occurs spontaneously without inoculation of yeasts."
R. Voerzio takes care of their vineyards on a plant-by-plant basis, with biodynamic practices. Multiple green harvests not only get rid of poor-performing bunches early on, but give the remaining bunches access to more of the plant's resources.
They are meticulous in the cellar as well, careful to protect the integrity of the fruit for maximum elegance and aromatic qualities. Extraction from the skins is gentler than the old-school beasts, while remaining plenty intense to satisfy your Barolo cravings!
This riserva comes from the small Case Nere vineyard area on the upper slope of La Morra, nestled between the famous sites of Cerequio, La Serra and Fossati. Facing southeast to south like its neighbors, it is well exposed to the sun until the hotter late afternoon, and soils are Sant'Agatha Fossil marls (more clayey than sandy). Like in its upper-slope neighbors, the fruit ripens early here, with plenty of aromatic character and warm-toned red fruits, with an elegance that is a hallmark of this area. The tannic build tends to be plentiful, coating the palate, but not in an overly aggressive fashion. It's, perhaps, appropriate that Roberto chose to age this in bottle for an extra 6 years before release (though he has suggested it's not necessary to do it with his winemaking prowess; it's more of an homage to the aged "meditation wines" that you linger over by the fire, ideally after a satisfying meal with friends).
Aging takes place for 2 years in French oak barriques, with only around 30% of them new, and is tuned for a balance between ethereal fruit expression and oak spice richness. The wine is then kept at the winery until it's 10 years old. At no extra cost compared to the other single vinyards, this riserva marries intensity, power and elegance into one... thank you, Sig. Voerzio!
"Ripe berry and cherry with leather and asphalt aromas follow through to a full body with soft, melted tannins that spread out across the palate, delivering aniseed, black-licorice and berry flavors. Ready now. And delicious. " - JAMES SUCKLING
"The 2012 Barolo Riserva 10 Anni Case Nere is one of the more aromatically beguiling wines in this range. Smoke, game, sage, rosemary, licorice and crushed rose petals all lift from the glass. A weightless, totally gracious wine, the 2012 Case Nere is wonderfully complete, nuanced and very pretty." - Antonio Galloni, VINOUS MEDIA, March 2016
"In all the various cellar operations, no substance is used that can modify the characteristics of the wine (increase in color, structure, aromas, tannin, etc.). Alcoholic fermentation lasts from 10 to 30 days and occurs spontaneously without inoculation of yeasts."
R. Voerzio takes care of their vineyards on a plant-by-plant basis, with biodynamic practices. Multiple green harvests not only get rid of poor-performing bunches early on, but give the remaining bunches access to more of the plant's resources.
They are meticulous in the cellar as well, careful to protect the integrity of the fruit for maximum elegance and aromatic qualities. Extraction from the skins is gentler than the old-school beasts, while remaining plenty intense to satisfy your Barolo cravings!
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