Cascina Bruni
BRICCO ROSSO – BAROLO

This Nebbiolo varietal excels on the hills of the Serralunga d'Alba, in a soil of calcerous marl with a high content of lime and iron, where the snowcapped Alps provide a dramatic backdrop.  These hills afford the Nebbiolo a long growing season which is necessary for this particular varietal to achieve full ripeness.  However, to endure the damp foggy mornings of the Serralunga in late October, nature has provided the Nebbiolo with a thick tough skin.  It is in this skin that resides the tannins that are characteristic of the wine of the Nebbiolo grape.

This is the birthplace of the great Barolo, a wine that in Italy for many years was cast in the role of King, and in maintaining its regal bearing was, in the years past, saved in the Italian household for "special occasions". In these hills of the Serralunga lies the famed estate of Cascina Bruni, owned by the renowned winemaker Giuseppe Veglio.

Bricco Rosso Barolo is made from grapes from the estate vineyard denominated “Carpegna” located in the hills near their  vineyards “Batistot, Marialunga, Pilone and Rivassotto”.  The fermentation of the grapes is conducted under controlled temperatures in stainless steel vats and the wine is barrel aged for 3 years.  While Barolos usually require many years of cellaring in order to bring out all the best qualities they have to offer, Bricco Rosso may be enjoyed much younger.  It is a more relaxed, faster maturing Barolo that doesn’t need many years to age.   It is warmer, easier and softer as a young Barolo. Even though it is considered young it must by law be three years old before its release.   Barolo could never be a common wine, and the skilled craftsmanship and artistry of Giuseppe and his two sons, Fulvio and Cristiano, prove that  in this marvelously beautiful Bricco Rosso Barolo.

This is a deep ruby red Barbera that tends to garnet with age.  It has a delicate, yet intense ethereal fragrance and a well-balanced, velvety round full-bodied taste.  Villa Lisa Barbera is a fine accompaniment to antipasti, red meats, chicken and cheeses.  Serve at room temperature.