Azelia have become known for making exceptionally good Barolo consistently and within a reasonably accessible price. Age worthy, vibrant and wonderfully rewarding.

The Azienda Agricola Azelia, in the centre of the area of Barolo production, is nowadays composed of 16 hectares and it produces, on average, 80,000 bottles per year. Luigi is supported by his wife Lorella and his son Lorenzo, who bears the name of his grandfather and who represents the fifth generation of wine producers. The family management is essential as it permits an extreme precision in every step of the production. 

"I like the earthiness here, with notes of fresh truffles mingling with the sour cherry and blueberry fruit. Some lemon rind, too. It’s juicy and open with a medium body, fine tannins and citrusy acidity. Drink from 2026." 92/100 James Suckling

"Grapes came from 55-years-old vines. Aged for two years in large oak and one year in bottle. Lustrous mid ruby with orange tinges. Impressive minerality on the nose and with subtle, concentrated, red-fruit notes and wild strawberry. Great acidity streamlining the red fruit and with a nice bite of tannins on the finish, while the fresh fruit rules. (WS)." Drink 2024 - 2032 17+/20 JancisRobinson.com, Walter Speller