# Selvaggia Rosso (2023)

- **Producer:** Agricola Molino S.S.A.
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Barbera, Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €17
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** violet, red plum, red cherry, black cherry, cedar, vanilla

## About this wine

Selvaggia Rosso is a Piemonte Rosso DOC wine from Agricola Molino S.S.A., produced in the 2023 vintage. It is a blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo grapes, cultivated in Treiso, Piedmont, on calcareous-clay soils. The winery, founded in 1991, is a family-run estate that combines tradition with innovation. The wine's name, 'Selvaggia,' translates to 'wild,' suggesting a wine that offers a contemporary interpretation of Piedmontese wine traditions.

## Interesting facts

- Selvaggia means 'wild' in Italian, hinting at the wine's character.
- The blend aims for a balance between Nebbiolo's structure and Barbera's fruit.
- Vineyards are situated between 200-300 meters elevation.
- The wine can be served slightly chilled.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and structure, derived from the blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo, make it well-suited for richer dishes. Its pleasant acidity can cut through the richness of meats and fats, while its tannins complement the proteins, softening with each bite. The fruit-forward notes can echo or contrast with elements in the food.

## Wine making process

Selvaggia Rosso is produced from hand-selected Barbera and Nebbiolo grapes harvested in October from vineyards in Treiso, Piedmont. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, with potential spontaneous fermentation in acacia wood vats for the Nebbiolo. The wine then ages for 12 months, partly in barrique and partly in 10 hl oak barrels, before bottling. The winery's approach blends traditional winemaking with modern techniques.