About Tettimorra
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Price Range
- $80-95
Scarpa's flagship Barolo, sourced from a Nebbiolo vineyard near La Morra at roughly 300m elevation, between the crus of Bricco San Biagio and Roggeri (near Arborina). The name means 'the roofs of La Morra' and deliberately echoes Tettineive, Scarpa's Barbaresco. Vinified in the traditional style and aged a minimum of 48 months in large French oak casks (2,000-10,000L), followed by at least two further years of bottle aging before release — an old-school approach that trades early approachability for structure and longevity.
One of Piedmont's last true old-school Barolos — Scarpa favors patient large-cask aging over the polish of modern winemaking, and the result speaks with an authenticity few producers still offer.
New to wine?
A traditionalist's Barolo: firm tannins and savory earth notes reward decanting and patience, but the classic red-cherry and rose fruit make it more approachable than its structure suggests.
Food Pairings
A natural match for brasato al Barolo, braised beef cheeks, roast game, and long-aged Parmigiano Reggiano; the firm tannins and savory earthiness also stand up to white truffle dishes.
When to drink it
Special-occasion dinners, milestone celebrations, and beef- or game-centered menus.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from ~300m elevation vineyards between the Bricco San Biagio and Roggeri crus in La Morra, on marl-rich soils with white clay. Traditional long maceration, then a minimum of 48 months aging in large French oak casks (botti) ranging 2,000-10,000L, followed by 2+ years of bottle aging before commercial release.
About the producer
Antica Casa Vinicola ScarpaA historic guardian of Piedmontese tradition, renowned for long-aged, elegant wines and the prestigious Monvigliero cru.Visit the producer page →More wines from Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Tettimorra different from a modern-style Barolo?
- It is aged a minimum of 48 months in large French oak casks rather than small new barriques, preserving Nebbiolo's rose, tar, and red-fruit character instead of adding vanilla or heavy oak spice.
- How long can Scarpa Tettimorra age?
- Thanks to its traditional long-cask aging, it is built for 20+ years of cellaring and is already released with several years of bottle age.
- What does Tettimorra pair well with?
- Classic Piedmontese braises like brasato al Barolo, roast game, and aged hard cheeses complement its firm tannins and savory depth.
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