Cascina delle Rose Unveiled by Vasyl Velykanskiy
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Boris Buliga
Explore the exceptional wines of Cascina delle Rose from Piedmont in our latest wine-tasting event. Hosted by Vasyl Velykanskiy, this intimate gathering featured Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto wines, showcasing the elegance and complexity of this family-run estate.
Our latest wine-tasting event took us to the heart of Piedmont, featuring the remarkable wines of Cascina delle Rose. Hosted by Vasyl Velykanskiy, this tasting was particularly special as Vasyl had long desired to explore these wines. Thanks to our mutual friend, Serhii Bohatyrchuk, we were able to secure five exquisite bottles brought from Europe specifically for this evening.
Cascina delle Rose, located in the Rio Sordo Valley of Barbaresco, is a small, family-run estate that epitomizes the rich viticultural heritage of Piedmont. The story of this winery began after World War II with Giovanna Rizzolio's grandparents, Beatrice and Ferdinando Rizzolio, who fell in love with the panoramic hills and the house they called home. In 1974, Giovanna moved permanently to the estate, continuing her grandparents' legacy.
In 1992, Giovanna, one of the pioneering women winemakers in the Langhe region, began bottling under the Cascina delle Rose label. Joined by her husband Italo and their two sons, Riccardo and Davide, the family transformed Cascina delle Rose into a beacon of traditional winemaking. The estate is renowned for its elegant and aromatic Barbaresco wines, particularly from the Rio Sordo and Tre Stelle crus.
Practising organic viticulture, the family works their steep hillside vineyards by hand, ensuring a pure expression of the terroir. Their wines, produced with minimal intervention, highlight the unique characteristics of each vineyard, offering a true taste of Piedmont. This tasting allowed us to delve into the nuanced and deep world of Cascina delle Rose's offerings.
A special thank you to Vasyl Velykanskiy for driving this event, Serhii Bohatyrchuk for making it happen by figuring out how to bring these bottles from Europe to Ukraine, and Lo Bar for their warm hospitality. Your efforts made this tasting a truly memorable experience.
| Wine | Place | rms Average score calculated using the root mean square method, reflecting the collective assessment of a wine by participants. | wavg Weighted average score for the wine, where each participant's rating is adjusted for their wine assessment expertise. | sdev Standard deviation measures the controversy of a wine's reception. A lower value signifies greater consensus among participants. | fav Count of participants who selected this wine as their evening's favourite. | out Number of participants who identified this wine as their least favourite of the evening. | price Price of the wine, if available. | volume Volume of the bottle in litres. | QPR Quality-price ratio, indicating value for money. A higher number denotes better value. Available when price is known. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏅 5th | 3.8812 | 3.8755 | 0.0096 | 0 | 0 | – | 0.75 L | – | |
| 🥉 3rd | 4.1417 | 4.1943 | 0.0144 | 0 | 0 | – | 0.75 L | – | |
| 🥈 2nd | 4.3811 | 4.4208 | 0.0096 | 3 | 0 | – | 0.75 L | – | |
| 🥇 1st | 4.3644 | 4.4245 | 0.0384 | 2 | 0 | – | 0.75 L | – | |
| 🏅 4th | 3.9686 | 4.0222 | 0.0156 | 0 | 0 | – | 0.75 L | – |
Cascina delle Rose A Elizabeth Dolcetto d'Alba 2022
- Region
- Italy » Piedmont » Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Cascina delle Rose
- Vintage
- 2022
- Grapes
- Dolcetto
- Alcohol
- 13
- Volume
- 750 mL
This wine secured the 🏅 5th place in our wine tasting lineup.
This Dolcetto d’Alba is produced from the assembly of two vineyards, one located in the village of Barbaresco and one in the village of Neive. Born from old clones and from a particular selection, the grapes are fermented and aged in steel and cement. The harvest is always done by hand, with great attention to detail. The pressing is mechanical, allowing a gentle process that expels the whole stalks without crushing the seeds. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occur in steel tanks, with maceration lasting around 10-15 days depending on the year. The wine then ages in steel and concrete, ensuring a pure expression of the vine and territory. Bottling is done in the waning moon phase, with no filtrations or clarifications, preserving the wine's structure.
Cascina delle Rose Langhe Nebbiolo 2022
- Region
- Italy » Piedmont » Langhe DOC
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Cascina delle Rose
- Wine
- Langhe Nebbiolo
- Vintage
- 2022
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo
- Alcohol
- 14
- Volume
- 750 mL
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This wine secured the 🥉 3rd place in our wine tasting lineup.
The Langhe Nebbiolo is sourced from a vineyard in the village of Barbaresco, known for its lean soils rich in mineral salts. The harvest is carried out by hand, with the grapes undergoing mechanical pressing that expels the whole stalks without crushing the seeds. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in steel tanks, with maceration lasting around 15-20 days. This Nebbiolo is aged exclusively in steel and concrete, which helps to maintain its purity and expression of the vine and terroir. Bottling is done in the waning moon phase, with no filtrations or clarifications.
Cascina delle Rose Barbaresco Tre Stelle 2020
- Region
- Italy » Piedmont » Barbaresco DOCG
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Cascina delle Rose
- Vintage
- 2020
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo
- Alcohol
- 14
- Volume
- 750 mL
This wine secured the 🥈 2nd place in our wine tasting lineup.
The Barbaresco Tre Stelle is produced from four small parcels in the Tre Stelle cru, known for its marine-origin soils rich in mineral salts. The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo mechanical pressing. Fermentation and maceration, which lasts 30-35 days with a submerged cap, occur in steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 20-22 months in large Slavonian and Swiss oak barrels. Bottling follows in the waning moon phase, with no filtrations or clarifications, ensuring the wine's structure remains intact.
Cascina delle Rose Barbaresco Rio Sordo 2017
- Region
- Italy » Piedmont » Barbaresco DOCG
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Cascina delle Rose
- Vintage
- 2017
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo
- Alcohol
- 14
- Volume
- 750 mL
This wine secured the 🥇 1st place in our wine tasting lineup.
The Barbaresco Rio Sordo is sourced from two small plots in the Rio Sordo cru, characterized by bluish marl soils rich in mineral salts. The grapes are hand-harvested and mechanically pressed. Fermentation and maceration, lasting 30-35 days with a submerged cap, take place in steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 20-22 months in large Slavonian and Swiss oak barrels. Bottling occurs in the waning moon phase, with no filtrations or clarifications.
Cascina delle Rose Barbera d'Alba 2021
- Region
- Italy » Piedmont » Barbera d'Alba DOC
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Cascina delle Rose
- Wine
- Barbera d'Alba
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grapes
- Barbera
- Alcohol
- 14.5
- Volume
- 750 mL
This wine secured the 🏅 4th place in our wine tasting lineup.
This Barbera d’Alba is produced from vineyards in Barbaresco and Neive. The grapes are hand-harvested and mechanically pressed. Fermentation and maceration, lasting around 15-20 days, occur in steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 12-15 months in large Slavonian and Swiss oak barrels. Bottling is done in the waning moon phase, with no filtrations or clarifications. This Barbera showcases vibrant acidity and a rich, full-bodied character.
Resources
- Cascina delle Rose.
- Cascina delle Rose. Polaner Selections.
Raw scores
| Wine | Vasyl V | Boris B | Serhii K | Alessio | Julia K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.80 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.80 | 3.80 | |
| 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 3.90 | |
| 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | |
| 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.40 | 4.70 | 4.10 | |
| – | 4.00 | 3.80 | 4.10 | – |