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Riccardo Sobrino, of Cascina delle Rose, runs a small estate in Barbaresco that produces elegant, perfumed and complex wines and has been in his family for more than 70 years. This 5 ha/12 acre vineyard is a family operation \\u2013 he and his brother inherited the property from their parents, who are still involved in major decisions of the winery.
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Cascina delle Rose was started by Riccardo\\u2019s mother, Giovanna Rizzolio, in 1992 on this ideal site \\u2013 steep vineyards with calcareous soils on the Tre Stelle vineyard side and clay soils on the Rio Sordo side to yield two equally wonderful but very different Barbarescos. Since its inception, Giovanna insisted on biodiversity, organic viticulture, and making wines that represent the elegance and grace. Made to highlight terroir, these wines represent the elegance and grace that is inherent to the wines of this region.
Photo: Courtesy\\xa0Cascina delle Rose, Riccardo is second from the right
The estate is run by Davide, Riccardo\\u2019s older brother and Riccardo, who I welcome and who I have had an opportunity to visit and learn from in the vineyards and in the winery.
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In the show we cover:
Barbaresco
We wrap with a very useful discussion of how long to age Barbaresco (we both prefer it around 10-15 years, but agree it\\u2019s personal preference) and Riccardo gives us his word that tradition at Cascina delle Rose, is sacrosanct, so we can expect these wines to stay in their beautiful style for years to come.
Photo: Courtesy\\xa0Cascina delle Rose, View of property
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