IT0060-23
Cascina Luisin
Leon Barolo Serralunga 2023
Piemonte , Italy
| Type: | Still Red Wine |
| Varietals: | Nebbiolo |
| Region: | Piemonte , Barolo |
| Vineyard Size: | 300 meters above sea level, 1.2 hectares, 2 vineyards. |
| Planted: | 1985 (average age 45 years old) |
| Farming Methods: | Organic practices, manual labour, green harvest. Guyot system and spur-pruned cordon. Yields: 50 q/ha (quintals per hectare). |
| Residual Sugar: | 0.8 g/L |
| Soil: | The hills of Serralunga are defined by compact calcareous marls and gray clays. These ancient, mineral-rich soils yield Nebbiolo wines of remarkable structure, intensity, and longevity, expressing power, depth, and distinctive territorial identity. |
| Climate: | Serralunga’s climate is distinctly continental, with hot, dry summers and cold winters. Significant day-night temperature shifts enhance aromatic development, while moderate rainfall ensures balanced ripening, producing Nebbiolo with freshness, precision, and aging potential. |
| Fermentation: | maceration on the skins for approximate 8 weeks During first 8 days in cement cisterns with frequent racking for good extraction of colour. During remaining days with a more delicate racking in order to extract all noble tannins. Malolactic fermentation and maturation in Slavonian oak barrels of 30 Hl for an optimal development before and after bottling. |
| Winemaker: | Roberto Loremzo Minuto |
| Elevage: | Aged for 36 months in large Stockinger casks. Austrian and Slavonian oak, 20 HL |
| ABV | 14.0% | SO2 | 50 mg/L | Sizes | 750ML |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
Sourced from select vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba, the wine reveals intense aromas of red cherry, rose petals, and subtle spice. On the palate, it balances firm tannins with freshness and precision, offering both structure and elegance. Crafted in a traditional style, Leon highlights the estate’s dedication to authenticity, delivering a Barolo of distinction, refinement, and aging potential.
The 2023 vintage in Serralunga showed healthy Nebbiolo with normal yields and good phenolic maturity. The wines are expected to offer freshness, lively acidity, and a refined, silky tannic structure. Overall balance and moderate alcohol make them approachable earlier, yet still age-worthy. It is a “recovery” vintage, producing vibrant and well-defined Barolos despite challenging conditions.
