Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta ‘Valmorena’ Barbera d'Asti DOCG

Producer: Marchesi Incisa della Rochetta

Country/Region: Italy/Piedmont

Grapes: Barbera

Vintage: 2018

Style: Red/Dry

ABV: 14%

Production: Organic

Nutshell: Elegant, Complex, Fresh

Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly: Vegan

About Marchesi Incisa della Rochetta

In the nineteenth century, the Marchese Leopoldo Incisa (1792-1871), a member of the Royal Academy of Agriculture in Turin, made significant contributions to research and knowledge in the fields of enology and grape varieties of that period. The legendary Sassicaia was created by another member of the family, Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, a passionate winemaker and a true visionary. He married the Countess Clarice della Gherardesca, and moved from Piemonte to Bolgheri in Tuscany. An innovative and truly Piemontese winemaker, Mario created a new style of wine – Sassicaia- the first “Super Tuscan” red wine which, to this day, remains a benchmark for its category. Since then, the Marchesi Incisa family produces wine within 2 estates; the historical one in Rocchetta Tanaro in Piemonte and that of Bolgheri in Tuscany.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby red with violet edges. Very intense with notes of maraschino cherries and violets. Vigorous and vibrant, lively acidic, fruit forward, long lasting.