Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Cesare Bussolo |
Label Name: | Barbera D'alba Roscaleto |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Barbera d'Alba (La Morra, Piedmont) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15.5% |
Grape(s): | 100% Barbera |
Acidity: | 5 |
Tannins: | 2 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 14-15°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vivino user average ~4. 5/5; listed and sold by specialty merchants ( praised by niche reviewers for structure and aging potential
Tasting Note
Deep ruby-violet; concentrated black cherry, plum and blackberry with licorice, baking spice and balsamic herb notes. Bright acidity, polished soft tannins and a long savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roasted/grilled beef, lamb, game, tomato‑based pasta, pizza, aged cow/sheep cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, spicy Sichuan dishes, miso‑glazed fish or vegetables.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, very low yields; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel with spontaneous/selected yeasts; malolactic in steel; aged ~24 months in barriques (≈28% new); bottled unfined/unfiltered.
Vineyard Info
Cesare Bussolo — La Morra producer who trained with Roberto Voerzio. Founded c.2009; practices organic/low‑intervention viticulture. Roscaleto from older vines (~40–45 yrs), tiny production (~740 bottles).