Lorenzo Accomasso, Barolo Vigna Rocchette, 2012 CHAMPCOUNT2026 with citrus pulled toward marmalade

with citrus pulled toward marmalade and the lees-derived texture deepened into something almost waxy

fondue wine

Fermented on skins with indigenous yeast and aged 20+ months in large oak foudres without fining or filtration

2023 was a warm

Lorenzo Accomasso, Barolo Vigna Rocchette, 2012 CHAMPCOUNT2026 with citrus pulled toward marmaladeThe standard tier bottling from Lorenzo Accomasso's most prized parcel, a sub cru within Rocche dell'Annunziata in La Morra. Lorenzo, who died in August 2025 at 91, was a true hermit traditionalist of Barolo's old guard, working alongside his sister Elena on three precious hectares with concrete fermenters, decades old Slavonian botti, and no concessions to fashion. Vigna Rocchette sits on medium clay with southern exposure, planted to old vines that