Giovanni Rosso
Barolo 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | In 50 hl French oak casks (from 18 to 36 months depending on the vintage and the vineyard of origin). |
- Barolo DOCG 2021: 100% Nebbiolo, 14.5% vol, produced by Giovanni Rosso
- Aromatic profile: notes of violet, cherry in spirit, mulberry and star anise
- Vinification: fermentation in cement tanks for about 25 days with pump-overs and délestage
- Ageing: matured in 50 hl French oak barrels for 18–36 months
- Serving: 18-20 °C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with pasta, meat, game and cheese
Description
What kind of wine it is
Giovanni Rosso Barolo is a still red wine that showcases pure Nebbiolo within the renowned Barolo denomination. In the glass, it displays a deep ruby red colour, heralding a clear and clean aromatic profile. The bouquet combines notes of violet, cherries in spirit and mulberry, enriched by hints of star anise and dried leaves. On the palate, it reveals a refined and elegant body, supported by composed and balanced tannins that lead to a persistent finish. Thanks to this structure, it is ideal for pairing with red meats, game, fresh pasta and mature cheeses, and is also surprisingly good with grilled fish enhanced by flavourful sauces.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the prestigious crus of Serralunga d’Alba, set in the extraordinary hilly landscape of Piedmont. The estate’s vineyards, covering nine hectares and trained using the Guyot method, are cultivated to preserve the territorial character of the soils. The Giovanni Rosso winery, located in the Baudana hamlet, represents a family dedicated to local viticulture for over a century. Under the guidance of oenologist Davide Rosso, the company adopts a technical approach aimed at rigorously enhancing the expression of the terroir and the unique features of the various hillside slopes.
How it is produced
Production begins with the harvest in mid-October, followed by fermentation in cement vats. This stage lasts for about twenty-five days, with daily pump-overs and a délestage halfway through to optimise the extraction of phenolic compounds. Afterwards, the wine matures in French oak barrels for a period ranging from eighteen to thirty-six months, carefully determined according to the climate and the characteristics of the vineyard. This meticulous management of maturation times gives a refined structure, faithfully reflecting the original quality of the grapes.
History and Curiosities
Born in the renowned terroir of Serralunga d’Alba, this captivating Barolo expresses the centuries-old winemaking passion of the Rosso family. Since 1960, the historic winery has enhanced the purity of Nebbiolo, cultivating nine hectares of vineyards under the expert guidance of oenologist Davide Rosso. Every glass reflects the authentic identity of these prestigious slopes, offering a quality excellence celebrated by 94 points from James Suckling and 4 AIS Vines. A wine that perfectly embodies the Piedmontese soul, providing a tasting experience of timeless charm.
Awards
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2021
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perlage
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Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1960
- Oenologist: Davide Rosso
- Bottles produced: 55.000
- Hectares: 9
Giovanni's son, Davide, studied Oenology and gained invaluable experience in France. In 2001 Davide, then 27 years old, took charge of the vinification & affinamento/elevage of the wines with one goal in mind: "Wine should be a perfect copy of its terroir"... in this case from the slopes of Serralunga d'Alba, among the finest soils in the world.
The Giovanni Rosso cantina (winery) is located in the hamlet of Baudana, just a couple of kilometres north of Serralunga d'Alba village. A traditional family cascina, or farmhouse, it houses the fermentation, ageing, bottling and labeling facilities as well as the offices.
Davide Rosso has been looking for many years for a new terroir where he could face a new challenge himself. The side-project was officially born in May 2016 with the purchase of the Etna estate near the village Solicchiata of Castiglione di Sicilia. The farm rises a few kilometers before Passopisciaro down to Montedolce, a small inactive crater that gives the name to the Contrada. We are in the northeast side of the volcano, a perfectly suited area for the production of red wines. The new holdings extend for fourteen hectares in one single plot among which just something more than six hectares are dedicated to viticulture: 1.2 ha for the whites and 5.5 ha for the reds (Carricante and Nerello Mascalese with small percentages of other local grape varieties, as the tradition requires). The training system has been renamed as "candelabro". Read more
| Name | Giovanni Rosso Barolo 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Giovanni Rosso |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the renowned terroir of Serralunga d’Alba, this captivating Barolo expresses the centuries-old winemaking passion of the Rosso family. Since 1960, the historic winery has enhanced the purity of Nebbiolo, cultivating nine hectares of vineyards under the expert guidance of oenologist Davide Rosso. Every glass reflects the authentic identity of these prestigious slopes, offering a quality excellence celebrated by 94 points from James Suckling and 4 AIS Vines. A wine that perfectly embodies the Piedmontese soul, providing a tasting experience of timeless charm. |
| Origin | Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, Castiglione Falletto (CN) |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Fermentation | Approximately 25 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in concrete tanks; daily pump-overs and délestage halfway through; ageing in 50 hl French oak barrels (18–36 months) |
| Wine making | Fermentation in concrete vats; fermentation lasts about 25 days with daily pump-overs and délestage halfway through the process. Ageing in 50 hl French oak barrels for 18-36 months, depending on the vintage and the vineyard of origin. |
| Aging | In 50 hl French oak casks (from 18 to 36 months depending on the vintage and the vineyard of origin). |
| Year production | 55000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |