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
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.
Acidity:
 
5
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-15
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.
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).
Awards/Ratings:
 
Vivino user average ~4. 5/5; listed and sold by specialty merchants ( praised by niche reviewers for structure and aging potential