# Cascina Rocca Barolo (2020)

- **Producer:** Franco Molino
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €29
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red fruit, black fruit, spice, oak, dried fruit, earth

## About this wine

Cascina Rocca Barolo by Franco Molino is a 2020 vintage red wine from the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Nebbiolo. The Franco Molino winery is a family-run estate with a history dating back to the 1940s, built upon the acquisition of the Cascina Rocca farmhouse and vineyards. The estate cultivates its vineyards with a philosophy that merges modern technology with traditional winemaking practices. The 2020 vintage was a warm and balanced growing season, yielding wines that are generous and approachable, yet capable of mid-term aging. The wine is produced in the heart of the Barolo region, a place globally recognized for its exceptional Nebbiolo.

## Interesting facts

- The estate's vineyards are exclusively located within the prestigious Barolo production area.
- Franco Molino combines cutting-edge technology with a deep respect for traditional winemaking.
- The winery's history traces back to the 1940s with the purchase of the Cascina Rocca farmhouse.
- The 2020 vintage is described as more accessible due to a balanced, warm growing season.

## Food pairing

The robust tannins and structure of Barolo are ideal for cutting through the richness of fatty meats and complementing their protein. The wine's complexity and earthy notes can harmonize with game, mushrooms, and truffle-infused dishes, while its balanced acidity helps cleanse the palate.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Cascina Rocca Barolo begins with traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks, where the Nebbiolo grapes undergo maceration on their skins for about 10 days, with frequent pumping over. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in large French oak barrels (1,500-3,000 liters). After this period, it rests in steel tanks for several months before bottling. This approach combines traditional methods with modern technology to ensure quality and respect for the grape.