Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Cesare Bussolo |
Label Name: | Barbera D'alba Roscaleto |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Barbera d'Alba (La Morra, Piemonte) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15.5% |
Grape(s): | 100% Barbera |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 14-15°C |
Awards/Ratings
90 pts (Aperitif, Norway); consistently listed by specialty merchants; very
Tasting Note
Deep red‑violet; aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry, orange peel, licorice and balsamic herbs. Concentrated, high‑acid palate with rich dark fruit, spice and integrated oak; velvety texture and long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled entrecôte/ribeye, roasted lamb, braised beef, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, beef ramen, Peking duck, Sichuan braised beef.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested, extremely low yields (~0.5 kg/vine); spontaneous fermentation with extended maceration (≈26–28 days); malolactic fermentation; 24 months in oak (≈28–30% new); bottled unfiltered.
Vineyard Info
Cesare Bussolo, La Morra native and former Roberto Voerzio collaborator. Roscaleto vineyard sits SE La Morra (~320m) on white clay; 40–45 year vines, organic management, high‑density planting and very limited production.