Wines Barbera d'Alba Cascina delle Rose - Donna Elena - 2019

Cascina delle Rose’s Barbera d’Alba “Cuvée Donna Elena” 2019 is a pure expression of the Barbera grape, produced in the heart of the Piedmont region in Italy. Barbera is renowned for creating vibrant, fruit-driven reds, and this particular cuvée showcases all the varietal’s charm. The 2019 vintage benefitted from an ideal growing season, offering healthy ripening conditions that translate into fresh acidity and concentrated, juicy flavours. Careful vinification—often featuring temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and minimal intervention—allows the wine’s natural character and the nuances of the vintage to shine through. The wine’s profile is deeply coloured, with aromas of black cherry, plum, violets and a subtle earthiness, underpinned by lively, refreshing acidity and soft tannins, making it approachable and versatile.

The Barbera d’Alba appellation sits within the prestigious region of Piedmont, itself famous both for its world-class reds and for a wine culture shaped by generations of passionate vignerons. Piedmont’s rolling hills, composed of clay-limestone soils, create excellent conditions for Barbera, granting both structure and finesse. The climate here is continental, marked by warm summers and cool nights, which preserve acidity and lift aromatic complexity. This tradition-steeped region is celebrated not only for its wines but also for its truffle-laden cuisine and stunning landscapes that have enchanted wine lovers for centuries.

Pairing recommendations for Cascina delle Rose’s Barbera d’Alba Donna Elena gravitate towards hearty yet refined cuisine. The wine’s vibrant acidity and supple profile harmonize beautifully with classic Piedmontese dishes such as tajarin al ragù (fine tagliolini pasta with rich meat sauce), vitello tonnato (veal with tuna sauce), wild mushroom risotto, or agnolotti del plin. Its fruit-forward notes allow it to stand up to roast meats, game birds, and even grilled vegetables, while the underlying freshness is a pleasing match for mature cheeses or charcuterie.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this Barbera d’Alba at a temperature between 16 and 18°C. Decanting for 30 minutes will help the aromas blossom fully. This vintage promises drinking pleasure now but will continue to evolve gracefully over the next three to five years.