Zoccolaio
dzok-koh-LY-oh
A noted Barolo producer name, not an official MGA vineyard designation, rooted in the Bricco di Barolo area of Piedmont.
Zoccolaio is a producer name in Barolo DOCG, not one of the appellation's 181 official MGAs. The name refers to Cascina Lo Zoccolaio, a winery based near Bricco di Barolo in the Barolo commune. The name connects to a local craftsman tradition tied to the area.
- Zoccolaio is a winery name, not a recognized Barolo MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva)
- Barolo DOCG contains 181 official MGAs; Zoccolaio is not among them
- The name derives from Cascina Lo Zoccolaio, a producer based near Bricco di Barolo
- Located within the commune of Barolo, in the Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- The name is connected to a local craftsman tradition in the area
What Is Zoccolaio
Zoccolaio is not a vineyard site or an official Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva within Barolo DOCG. The term refers to Cascina Lo Zoccolaio, a winery operating near Bricco di Barolo in the Barolo commune. While Barolo DOCG recognizes 181 official MGAs that may appear on labels to denote specific vineyard origins, Zoccolaio does not appear among these recognized designations. The winery name traces back to a local craftsman tradition connected to the area.
- Barolo DOCG's MGA system codifies 181 individual vineyard sites
- Zoccolaio is a producer, not a geographic vineyard designation
- The estate is situated near Bricco di Barolo in the Barolo village commune
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- Barolo DOCG contains 181 official MGAs; knowing which names are and are not on the official list is essential for exam accuracy
- Zoccolaio is a producer (Cascina Lo Zoccolaio) located near Bricco di Barolo, not a vineyard designation
- MGA status in Barolo allows producers to cite a specific vineyard site on the label; producer names without MGA status cannot be confused for geographic designations
- The Barolo commune is one of several villages within Barolo DOCG, each with distinct soils and elevation profiles