Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The wine comes from the Roncaglie cru at Tenuta Roncaglia in Barbaresco. Considerable soil variation occurs within the vineyard. The vines were planted in 1970, 1980, 1995 and 2010.
Harvesting takes place manually in 7–8 consecutive stages, with each passage determined by the ripeness and quality of the grapes. Only the cask judged to be the finest is selected, yielding a limited number of bottles. The Riserva is made exclusively in great vintages.
Grapes
100% Nebbiolo.
Vinification
The manually harvested grapes are destemmed and pressed. Fermentation and maceration take place with the skins for 12–15 days, at a maximum temperature of approximately 30°C. Full malolactic fermentation is completed before winter.
Ageing
In spring, the wine is transferred to oak barrels for 12–14 months. The time in wood is not extended beyond that used for the estate’s Barbaresco Roncaglie, as the aim is to preserve freshness and harmony. Instead, maturation is prolonged in bottle until the wine is balanced and ready, with the precise duration adapted to the vintage. The 2015 vintage spent 60 months in bottle.
Technical data
Alcohol: 13.9% vol. Total acidity: 5 g/L. Dry extract: 30 g/L.
Tasting profile
Intense garnet red. The rich, complex aromatic profile combines blackberry, caramel, cinnamon, lavender, dried dog rose and violet. The palate is rich, enveloping and intense, combining the classic character of Barbaresco with the elegance of the Roncaglie cru. A long finish is shaped by velvety tannins, with substantial ageing potential.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 16–19°C.
Vintage notes
For the 2015 vintage, maturation comprised 12–14 months in oak followed by 60 months in bottle. The length of bottle ageing is adjusted to the character and requirements of each vintage.
Label / history
Created as a tribute to Beppe Colla, this Riserva is produced in limited quantities and only in exceptional vintages.
