Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cesare Bussolo
Label Name:
 
Barbera D'alba Roscaleto
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piemonte / Barbera d'Alba DOC
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Barbera
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Barbera; ~28–30 day alcoholic fermentation, ~70 day malolactic; aged ~24 months in barriques (≈28% new, remainder used); minimal filtration.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Deep ruby-purple. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, orange peel, violet and licorice. Rich, full-bodied palate with bright acidity, balsamic herbs, pepper and balanced oak; soft ripe tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled steak, braised pork, roasted game, tomato-based pasta (ragù), aged hard cheeses. Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ, hoisin or soy-glazed duck, spicy Sichuan dishes, teriyaki beef skewers.
Vineyard Info:
 
Made by Cesare Bussolo of La Morra, trained with Roberto Voerzio. Santa Lucia site replanted to high-density Barbera; small-production, low-yield, organic/no-chemical vineyard practices reported.
Awards/Ratings:
 
well-regarded by specialty retailers and reviewers