Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
Costa Bruna is a 2 ha Barbera vineyard situated within the Roncaglie cru at Tenuta Roncaglia in Barbaresco. The Colla family discovered the parcel after acquiring Roncaglie. Its setting combines Barbera's freshness and drinkability with the character of the Langhe's marly soils.
The vineyard's precise age cannot be established. Documentary evidence confirms that its oldest vines are at least 90 years old, though they may be older. The recorded planting years are 1930, 1995 and 2005.
Grapes
100% Barbera.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed and crushed. Maceration on the skins lasts 10–12 days at a maximum temperature of 28–30°C. Full malolactic fermentation is completed before winter.
Ageing
The wine matures in oak barrels for approximately one year.
Technical data
- Alcohol: 13–14% vol.
- Total acidity: 5.5–6 g/L
- Dry extract: 27–29 g/L
Tasting profile
Purplish red in colour. The vinous, complex bouquet combines wild strawberries and cherries with floral and spicy notes. The palate is full-bodied and marked by fresh acidity. It is approachable during its first years while also remaining enjoyable at maturity.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 15–17°C in a fairly wide, tapered wine glass. Suitable throughout a meal, especially with pasta, soups and savoury pies. It can also be used in the preparation of sauces and braised meat dishes.
Label / history
Known as “the lady of Roncaglie,” Costa Bruna entered the Colla family's story almost by chance. When the family acquired the Roncaglie cru, it found this old Barbera parcel enclosed within it—a vineyard described as a treasure within another treasure.
