Poderi Colla Dardi le Rose Bussia, Barolo DOCG 2018

Fresh red fruit aromas alongside hints of dried figs and spice. The palate is complex with bright redcurrant fruit and a herbal, mineral character. The fine tannic structure and level of acidity means that, whilst drinking now, this wine will age and improve for many years.

This very special wine is from a single vineyard called Dardi le Rose, on the hill of Bussia, a historically renowned site for great Barolo. The vines are grown at 300 - 350 metres above sea level, with a southern /southwesterly exposure. The grapes are harvested mid-October. The grapes are destalked and pressed, and the must is macerated on the skins for approx 15 days - it undergoes malolactic fermentation. In the spring the wine matures in casks of Slavonian and French oak, part new, for a period of 24 to 28 months.

Perfect with a big veal chop or good buttery egg pasta with shaved black truffle. Also works well with particularly rich fish dishes such as roast turbot.