2021 Poderi Colla Barbaresco Roncaglie DOCG, Piedmont

Poderi Colla presents the 2021 Roncaglie Barbaresco as an exceptional wine from Barbaresco's historic crus territory while highlighting the winemaking traditions of a Piedmontese family. Tino Colla together with his late brother Beppe Colla who served as Prunotto winemaker and helped establish modern Barolo and Barbaresco appellations have always supported traditional winemaking methods that respect terroir. The Roncaglie vineyard, owned by the winery, enjoys a superior position outside Barbaresco town because its limestone soils and southern exposure create refined wines that age elegantly.

The 2021 vintage stands out because it maintains perfect equilibrium between its elements. The wine presents a delicate bouquet of rose petals and red cherries and wild strawberries and licorice and spice notes and an earthy undertone.

The winemaking process includes stainless steel fermentation with indigenous yeasts followed by Slavonian oak cask aging to preserve Nebbiolo's natural characteristics and vineyard essence.

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Roncaglie is one of the most respected vineyard sites in Barbaresco, known for producing Nebbiolo with both perfume and depth. Poderi Colla has long been associated with traditional Piedmontese winemaking, founded by the Colla family whose roots in the Langhe date back generations. Today the estate continues to champion classic expressions of Nebbiolo, allowing vineyard character to take centre stage. The Roncaglie vineyard sits on limestone rich marl soils in Barbaresco, where favourable exposure and careful vineyard work produce fruit with concentration, elegance and remarkable ageing potential.

Garnet in colour with bright ruby reflections, the aromas are beautifully layered. Rose petal, red cherry and raspberry rise from the glass alongside hints of liquorice, dried herbs and delicate spice. As the wine opens further notes of tobacco, truffle and forest floor emerge, adding complexity.

The structure shows both elegance and power, with vibrant red berry fruit framed by firm yet refined tannins and lively acidity. Flavours of dried cherry, cranberry and savoury herbs develop across the wine while the underlying mineral backbone provides length and precision. The finish is long and persistent with floral and earthy nuances typical of great Barbaresco.

Braised veal, truffle pasta, roast duck or aged Parmigiano Reggiano pair beautifully with this style. With its balance of structure and acidity, Roncaglie Barbaresco will evolve gracefully in the cellar for twenty years or more, gradually revealing deeper notes of leather, dried flowers and earthy complexity.