# Barolo Roggeri (2017)

- **Producer:** Ciabot Berton
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piedmont, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €53
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, red plum, rose, red cherry, vanilla, cedar, dried fruit, tobacco, earth, leather

## About this wine

The Ciabot Berton Barolo Roggeri 2017 originates from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy, specifically from the Roggeri cru in La Morra. Ciabot Berton, a winery with a five-generation history, focuses on expressing the unique terroir of their vineyards through separate vinification of different plots. The Roggeri cru is a south-facing vineyard known for yielding a perfumed style of Barolo. The 2017 vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions in Piedmont, requiring careful vineyard management.

## Interesting facts

- Roggeri cru is a meticulously tended, south-facing parcel.
- Vineyards are at an elevation of 300 meters.
- Average vine age is 30-35 years.
- James Suckling described the aromas as having 'lots of roses to the ripe red-berry aromas'.

## Food pairing

The wine's firm tannins and full body are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes, where they can be softened by the fat and protein. The wine's savory notes and potential for earthy complexity complement dishes featuring mushrooms, root vegetables, and game.

## Wine making process

The grapes for Ciabot Berton Barolo Roggeri 2017 are sourced from the Roggeri cru in La Morra. Vinification involves traditional maceration in glass-lined concrete vats for a minimum of 18-20 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels, with some mention of French oak casks. The winery employs integrated pest management and practices aligned with organic farming principles, respecting biodiversity. Ciabot Berton's approach involves separate vinification of different vineyard plots to highlight their unique characteristics.