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Buy Wine from Roberto Voerzio
In the heart of La Morra, one of Barolo's noblest communes, Roberto Voerzio has carved his own legend. Born in 1952, he grew up among vineyards and Piedmontese tradition, but his vision was not simply to continue what he inherited: it was to reinvent it with almost obsessive precision. Since founding his winery in 1986 with just two hectares, Roberto Voerzio has followed an unwavering philosophy: to grow the best crus, with tiny yields and absolute respect for the vineyard.
Iconic vineyards, radical viticulture
His vineyards are located in some of the most coveted sites in La Morra: La Serra, Brunate, Rocche dell'Annunziata, Fossati, Cerequio. Here, Roberto Voerzio applies an extremely detailed viticulture. The planting density reaches 10,000 vines per hectare - more than double the standard - and each plant produces just 500 grams of grapes. The aim? Natural concentration, earlier ripening and a direct expression of the terroir.
Nothing is left to chance. Pruning is meticulous, fertilisation is based on natural manure or compost, and the grapes are harvested by hand, berry by berry. There are no herbicides or aggressive treatments. Each plot is worked like a garden.
Oenology without artifice
In the winery, intervention is minimal but precise. Fermentations are usually spontaneous, with indigenous yeasts. The ageing process combines large barrels and French oak casks, with no fixed dogma, but according to the needs of the wine. Bottling is without filtration, in order to preserve the identity of the place.
Roberto Voerzio does not look for styles or fashions. If a wine does not meet his standards, it is simply not bottled. This requirement has turned his labels into cult objects, with productions that are always limited and in demand all over the world.
The character of the wine
Roberto Voerzio 's Barolos combine power and finesse like few others. They offer an aromatic intensity ranging from ripe red fruits to rose petals, spices and mineral notes. On the palate they are precise, with polished tannins and firm structure, but always elegant. They require patience and time in bottle to reveal their full complexity.
Unlike other more rustic or exuberant Barolo styles, theirs whisper rather than shout. They are wines of meditation, of pause, of listening.
Why it matters
In a region where the weight of tradition is enormous, Roberto Voerzio has shown that it is possible to respect the past and, at the same time, raise standards. His approach - surgical in the vineyard, serene in the cellar - has redefined what a Barolo can be: not only great for its origin, but for the precision of its execution.
Today, more than a producer, Voerzio is a symbol of excellence, a name that speaks of pure terroir, of uncompromising passion, of wines born of detail and discipline. From La Morra, his voice is clear: there are no shortcuts to greatness, only hard work, patience and respect for the vineyard
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Buy Wine from Roberto Voerzio
In the heart of La Morra, one of Barolo's noblest communes, Roberto Voerzio has carved his own legend. Born in 1952, he grew up among vineyards and Piedmontese tradition, but his vision was not simply to continue what he inherited: it was to reinvent it with almost obsessive precision. Since founding his winery in 1986 with just two hectares, Roberto Voerzio has followed an unwavering philosophy: to grow the best crus, with tiny yields and absolute respect for the vineyard.
Iconic vineyards, radical viticulture
His vineyards are located in some of the most coveted sites in La Morra: La Serra, Brunate, Rocche dell'Annunziata, Fossati, Cerequio. Here, Roberto Voerzio applies an extremely detailed viticulture. The planting density reaches 10,000 vines per hectare - more than double the standard - and each plant produces just 500 grams of grapes. The aim? Natural concentration, earlier ripening and a direct expression of the terroir.
Nothing is left to chance. Pruning is meticulous, fertilisation is based on natural manure or compost, and the grapes are harvested by hand, berry by berry. There are no herbicides or aggressive treatments. Each plot is worked like a garden.
Oenology without artifice
In the winery, intervention is minimal but precise. Fermentations are usually spontaneous, with indigenous yeasts. The ageing process combines large barrels and French oak casks, with no fixed dogma, but according to the needs of the wine. Bottling is without filtration, in order to preserve the identity of the place.
Roberto Voerzio does not look for styles or fashions. If a wine does not meet his standards, it is simply not bottled. This requirement has turned his labels into cult objects, with productions that are always limited and in demand all over the world.
The character of the wine
Roberto Voerzio 's Barolos combine power and finesse like few others. They offer an aromatic intensity ranging from ripe red fruits to rose petals, spices and mineral notes. On the palate they are precise, with polished tannins and firm structure, but always elegant. They require patience and time in bottle to reveal their full complexity.
Unlike other more rustic or exuberant Barolo styles, theirs whisper rather than shout. They are wines of meditation, of pause, of listening.
Why it matters
In a region where the weight of tradition is enormous, Roberto Voerzio has shown that it is possible to respect the past and, at the same time, raise standards. His approach - surgical in the vineyard, serene in the cellar - has redefined what a Barolo can be: not only great for its origin, but for the precision of its execution.
Today, more than a producer, Voerzio is a symbol of excellence, a name that speaks of pure terroir, of uncompromising passion, of wines born of detail and discipline. From La Morra, his voice is clear: there are no shortcuts to greatness, only hard work, patience and respect for the vineyard