{"product_id":"roccalini-barbaresco-roccalini-riserva-2018-75cl","title":"Roccalini, Barbaresco, Roccalini 2018 - 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Roccalini vineyard is a single cru in the commune of Barbaresco that the cartographer Alessandro Masnaghetti rates among the most interesting in the whole appellation — and Paolo Veglio is, as far as anyone can tell, the only grower bottling it. His family fruit once went to Bruno Giacosa; since 2004 he has kept it for himself, working the traditional way under the guidance of Giacosa's old winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is 100% Nebbiolo, spontaneously fermented on native yeast, given a long submerged-cap maceration and then aged in large old Slavonian casks — no small barrels, no make-up. The 2018 vintage was cooler and more classic than the riper years around it, which suits Barbaresco's perfumed side: this is an aromatic, elegant wine rather than a blockbuster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose leads with strawberry and violet, white pepper and a note of chamomile. The palate is savoury and finely structured, with marked but fine tannin, high acidity and the tar-and-roses signature underneath. It has real drive without heaviness — Nebbiolo built for the table rather than the trophy cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wine for those who already love Barolo and want to see the same grape turn lighter on its feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe at 16-18°C. Decant an hour to two hours ahead; the tannins want air. A large Burgundy or Nebbiolo glass captures the perfume. Approachable now and holding into the early 2030s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Drink It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe River Cafe, for Piedmontese-leaning Italian. Bocca di Lupo, whose northern Italian plates fit it well. Noble Rot, for a room that appreciates a grower's Barbaresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTajarin with butter and sage, or a plate of agnolotti — Piedmont on a fork. For something richer, braised beef cheek.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53674823287108,"sku":"176603320180100750","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/HUB-10294870-1-IB-STOCK-N_1_f89e2aa5-cb9b-4e81-bb66-498e8733280e.png?v=1731424251","url":"https:\/\/checkout.houseofdecant.com\/products\/roccalini-barbaresco-roccalini-riserva-2018-75cl","provider":"House of Decant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}