Barbaresco Roncaglie

Poderi Colla presents the 2021 Roncaglie Barbaresco as an exceptional wine from Barbaresco's historic crus territory while highlighting the winemaking traditions of a Piedmontese family. Tino Colla together with his late brother Beppe Colla who served as Prunotto winemaker and helped establish modern Barolo and Barbaresco appellations have always supported traditional winemaking methods that respect terroir. The Roncaglie vineyard, owned by the winery, enjoys a superior position outside Barbaresco town because its limestone soils and southern exposure create refined wines that age elegantly. The 2021 vintage stands out because it maintains perfect equilibrium between its elements. The wine presents a delicate bouquet of rose petals and red cherries and wild strawberries and licorice and spice notes and an earthy undertone. The winemaking process includes stainless steel fermentation with indigenous yeasts followed by Slavonian oak cask aging to preserve Nebbiolo's natural characteristics and vineyard essence.

Truffle, woodland berry, leather and violet aromas shape the nose along with spice notes. It's still young and full of nervous tension but already offers juicy raspberry, star anise and white pepper. Tightly knit, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity keep it balanced. 2027–2034. Kerin O’Keefe