La
Cá Növa
In the region of Piedmont, nestled on the ridge of a hill in the
town of Barbaresco is the ancient home and vineyards of La Cá
Növa. Here three brothers, Pietro, Giulio, and Franco Rocca,
give meaning to the fruit of their labors by producing some of
the most beautiful Barbaresco available in the world today. The
vines are cultivated with competence and love by people who feel
close to the land; a time honored tradition dating back through
generations. They are particularly selective in their methods
of cultivation and do not expose their grapes to any chemical
treatment. Their cellar, while equipped with the most modern of
wine producing techniques, is nevertheless built deep under the
ground far from any noise or motion, where the temperature is
stable. Barbaresco must age a minimum of two years, one of which
must be spent in oak barrels. The wine must then settle to develop
its finishing touches in the bottle, so the bottles then spend
long, quiet months, or even years, in the farthest corners of
the wine cellar. Pietro, Guilio, and Franco give meticulous care
to every step of the way to their final objective. Only the highest
quality Barbaresco deserves the Rocca brothers' "La Cá
Növa" label. "La Cá Növa" also
produces a Barbaresco Estate Bottled wine, a "Montestefano” Cru and a "Bric Mentina" Cru. All these
wines are a triumph of experience and emotion.
The color
is a mellow red garnet which shades out to burnt orange near the
sides of the glass. The fragrance is a mixture of fresh fruit
and flowers with rich spices. Its refined flavor captures the
praises of the most critical and demanding of the modern connoisseurs.
This Barbaresco is a regal companion for any meat dish as well
as for cheese dishes. Uncork 2 to 3 hours before serving - serve
at room temperature.