Red
Bricco Francesco
By Rocche Costamagna, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
A Riserva named after the founder Francesco Costamagna, from the highest part of Rocche dell'Annunziata and aged 24 months in oak. Cellaring potential 15 to 25 years.
Tasting notes
Intense garnet red. Full-bodied, expansive nose of wilted roses, violet, overripe fruit in jam, pomegranate, apricot, white peach stone and dates, with balsamic and spicy hints. Great structure tempered by soft tannins, with a fresh, long finish.
Pairs well with
Italy: roe deer with blueberries, bay and roast rosemary; UK: beef bourguignon; USA: slow-cooked pulled pork; Americas: roast asado de tira; Asia: char siu
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barolo Riserva DOCG
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Cru / vineyard
- Rocche dell'Annunziata
- Production area
- Single vineyard in the highest part of the Rocche dell'Annunziata subzone, La Morra
- Soil
- Marly soils (Marne di Sant'Agata) with layers of clay
- Vineyard planting
- 4,800 vines per hectare
- Vinification
- Maceration for three weeks at 27 °C; 24 months in oak barrels
- Serving temperature
- 16 to 17 °C
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