Francesco Rosso Easter the Evergreen — Arneis + Barbera + Nebbiolo —

Francesco's plot of arneis had been purchased by his grandfather and is located in a place that has always been called Ca 'd Dreja, or "Andrea's house." In fact, at the top of the hill stood the house of a gentleman so named, which was already in ruins in those days and can still be seen today.

In 2020, that area was recognized with the geographical mention Madonna delle Grazie.

Roero Arneis Francesco Rosso thus changed its name from Ca 'd Dreja to Madonna delle Grazie, but the quality remained the same, as did its production technique.

Maria explains that this wine always comes out later than those of most Roero producers because the vineyard is one of the few located beyond the Rocche.

We are high up here, about 400 meters above sea level, and the soil, besides being gravelly and sandy, is rich in marl, which gives body to the wine.

This is why their Arneis needs to mature in tank to be really ready and give exceptional drinking. And we specify, it only goes in steel.

To give us a clearer idea, Maria describes it to us as a mature boy with great potential: it is a wine that is not afraid to lose its characteristics the years after the harvest, indeed, it confirms that it is worth waiting to know its full expression.

Sight

It is straw yellow with golden hues.

Nose

It is delicate and the scents will remind you of apple, pineapple and tropical fruits.

Taste

It is dry, savory and mineral. Well-structured and harmonious, it is pleasantly fresh.

Pairing tips

Maria recommends it with sushi because it accompanies the savoriness of soy sauce very well.

Don't like sushi? Try it with fresh fish dishes.

It’s your guy if…

...You want to taste a traditional Arneis: this is really what you're looking for.

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This Barbera for Maria is a sprightly and joyful young lady, the kind that leaves a trail of perfume on the road.

And in fact, it is the latter that characterizes it, a really noticeable aroma of red fruits, so much so that one day, by mistake, Maria and Francesco put it in the refrigerator among their whites and, once they took it out, they still wanted to taste it.

The result? A red that is not afraid of low temperatures and maintains its characteristics, giving an unexpected versatility.

Sight

The color is a beautiful bright ruby red.

Nose

We were saying, red fruits. Hints of plum and blackberry explode.

Taste

The palate is fresh, full, persistent, and very balanced.

Pairing tips

Back to versatility. Want to try it fresh, knowing you can't go wrong? Serve it around 12-14 °C and pair it with fish dishes.

Do you prefer it at the classic temperature of 16-18 °C? Try it with meats that do not require long cooking, such as escalope or tagliata.

It’s your guy if…

...If you want to make a change and try matching red with fish.

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This wine is tempting.

Maria tells us that one of their Roman customers refers to this Nebbiolo as "the nice guy". In fact, it is very round, the tannins are soft and it really pleases everyone, even those who do not like this appellation.

Following in the footsteps of "the nice guy", Maria makes us smile by telling us that she imagines it as a good boy that parents like.

But the real name of this "boy" is Bastianetto and refers to the locality of Santo Stefano Roero where the vineyard is located (just inside the MGA Madonna delle Grazie).

Sight

Garnet red with orange hues.

Nose

It has an elegant fragrance reminiscent of rose and violet.

Taste

It is dry, full-bodied, velvety and harmonious, rightly persistent and tannic.

Pairing tips

Maria loves it with tajarin with sausage ragout, but any kind of egg pasta will do.

It’s your guy if…

...You're looking for softness in a Nebbiolo.

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