{"product_id":"rocche-costamagna-barbera-dalba-superiore-rocche-delle-rocche-2024","title":"Rocche Costamagna Barbera d'Alba Superiore Rocche delle Rocche 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera d’Alba Superiore Rocche delle Rocche\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003estill, dry red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with great character. Made exclusively from Barbera grapes for the prestigious Barbera d’Alba Superiore designation, it displays an intense ruby red colour with cardinal highlights. The aromatic profile weaves together notes of cherry, black cherry and blackberry with elegant hints of freshly turned earth, rosewood and cocoa. On the palate, it is enveloping, driven by a \u003cstrong\u003echiselled freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e and silky tannins. The full-bodied, structured sip leads to a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with delicate hints of almond, outlining a balanced wine predisposed to long ageing in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in La Morra, at the heart of the Barbera d’Alba production area. The vineyards cultivated by \u003cstrong\u003eRocche Costamagna\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic winery active since 1841, are rooted in \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of particular renown. This geological composition is essential for imparting vibrant acidity and a well-defined tannic structure to the glass. Rigorous vineyard management, characterised by low yields per hectare and high planting density, allows the vines to faithfully express the \u003cstrong\u003ePiedmontese terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing healthy bunches with deep aromatic concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvested at the end of September, the grapes undergo a \u003cstrong\u003eone-week skin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e at controlled temperature to optimise the extraction of colour and tannins. Maturation continues for twelve months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by careful bottle ageing to refine the wine’s balance. Served at 18-20 °C after an hour’s decanting, this red shines at the table: it pairs beautifully with red meats, \u003cstrong\u003egame and mature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is also excellent with rich risottos and flavourful first courses from Piedmontese cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in La Morra in 1841, the Rocche Costamagna winery preserves the priceless heritage of six generations of winemakers. The prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera d’Alba Superiore Rocche delle Rocche\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies this profound family devotion, skilfully combining winemaking tradition with rigorous \u003cstrong\u003esustainable viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Led by the expert oenologist Alessandro Locatelli and boasting fifteen hectares of calcareous-clay soil, the winery offers an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Piedmontese wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that proudly enhances the excellence and historical prestige of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rocche Costamagna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47419949023403,"sku":"62254","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/rocche-costamagna-barbera-dalba-superiore-rocche-delle-rocche-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}