Rosato "Verso CastellaniA" 2025 - Cascina Giambolino

verso castellaniA — a name that is a direction, a horizon. Like the Canvèra vineyard it comes from: half a hectare of vines exposed to the south-west in the hills of Fonti di Villaromagnano, in the heart of the Colli Tortonesi, on calcareous marl and clay soil at an altitude of 225-250 meters. A territory declared a UNESCO wine region in 2017, where Cascina Giambolino passionately cultivates a family agricultural tradition dating back to the mid-20th century, now carried forward with renewed enthusiasm by Emanuele and Alice, who in 2019 revitalized the farm's wine sector and identity.

An unusual and personal Piedmontese blend: 90% Barbera, an acidic and fruity backbone, with a touch of Merlot for roundness and Freisa for the scent of raspberry, an indigenous Piedmontese grape that gives this rosé its most characteristic note. Grown with a simple Guyot system, 3,500 vines per hectare, manual harvest. Aged in steel tanks for 5 months.

In the glass, it presents an intense cherry-pink color, lively and decisive, not a timid rosé. On the nose, it is delicate and fragrant: raspberry dominates the bouquet, a recognizable gift from the Freisa in the blend. On the palate, the characteristic acidity of Barbera expresses itself with well-defined citrus notes, softened by the roundness of Merlot — a balance between freshness and softness that makes it very smooth and satisfying to drink. Eleven and a half degrees: light and easy to drink.

A Piedmontese rosé outside the box, from a small artisan winery with deep roots and an eye on the future.

Recommended pairings: succulent cured meats, lard, pancetta, cooked salami, cotechino, fried foods in general, traditional Piedmontese appetizers.