# Passato Piemonte Rosso (2021)

- **Producer:** Bosio Family Estates srl
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Barbera, Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €23
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, black cherry, ripe fruit

## About this wine

The Bosio Passato Piemonte Rosso 2021 is a red wine from Bosio Family Estates srl, located in the Piedmont region of Italy. This wine is a realization of the producer's vision for a well-made wine intrinsically linked to its sustainable terroir. It aims to capture the essence of Piedmont through its cleanliness, elegance, and pleasant character, with sustainability serving as a key differentiator. The Bosio family has a long-standing tradition in winemaking, with the estate founded in 1967. They manage 60 acres of vineyards, emphasizing quality and their connection to the land.

## Interesting facts

- The wine's name, 'Passato,' hints at a connection to the past and tradition.
- Sustainability is a core tenet of this wine's philosophy.
- Piemonte DOC Rosso appellation allows for a minimum alcohol of 11%.

## Food pairing

The medium-plus body and the blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo suggest a wine with enough structure to stand up to richer dishes. The fruit notes can complement savory meats, while the wine's potential for soft tannins can pair well with protein and fat.

## Wine making process

The Bosio Passato Piemonte Rosso 2021 is produced using selected yeasts for fermentation, which occurs in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for six months in large 5000-liter Slavonian oak barrels. A subsequent short period of bottle aging completes the winemaking process before release. The producer emphasizes a philosophy of creating a wine that reflects its sustainable terroir.