Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Sommelier
We will start our day in the historical center of Neive, a small medieval hilltop town. One of the towns of the Barbaresco wine area and one of Italy’s top 5 most beau...
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In the glass
Aroma: rose, violet, fresh mint, spice
Palate: good acidity, pulpy fruit, watermelon flesh finish
Vivid ruby Riserva: sweet floral notes of rose and violet with fresh mint and spice, elegant and harmonious with good acidity and plenty of pulp, ending persistently on watermelon flesh.
What it pairs with
- Braised beef in red wine Firm tannin and acidity carry the long-cooked sauce.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Veal with porcini Violet and mint notes lift the earthy mushrooms.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
- Aged Raschera cheese Acidity and fruit balance the salt and fat.More wines for cheese →
History
The Riserva Curra spends 24 to 36 months in French oak, longer than the standard Curra, after 25 to 28 days of fermentation in wooden casks. Yield is 40 hectolitres per hectare.
Facts
- Producer
- Bruno Rocca · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo
- Classification
- Barbaresco DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- Fermented 25 to 28 days in wooden casks, then 24 to 36 months in French oak
Frequently asked about Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Riserva Curra
What does Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Riserva Curra taste like?
On the nose, rose, violet, fresh mint, spice. On the palate, good acidity, pulpy fruit, watermelon flesh finish. Vivid ruby Riserva: sweet floral notes of rose and violet with fresh mint and spice, elegant and harmonious with good acidity and plenty of pulp, ending persistently on watermelon flesh.
What food pairs with Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Riserva Curra?
Braised beef in red wine is a strong match. Other good matches include Veal with porcini and Aged Raschera cheese. Firm tannin and acidity carry the long-cooked sauce.
What grapes are in Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Riserva Curra?
Nebbiolo. The wine is classified as Barbaresco DOCG Riserva.
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