- Last updated on April 12, 2023
Welcome! This is our Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva review.
Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva is a premium Italian wine produced in the Piedmont region of Italy.
This wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes and is a standout example of a Barbaresco Riserva.
Find below our Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva Review
- Brand: Cascina Baricchi
- Grape Varietal: Nebbiolo
- Region: Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Red Fruit & Earthy notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 64-68 °F (18-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 10+ Years
- Price Range: ~$100
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva review: What's its color?
Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva has a pale garnet color.
When swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its full-bodied nature.
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Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva taste like?
Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes.
Being a riserva it aged for at least four years and at least 9 months in oak. Find more about Barbaresco here.
On the nose, it is complex and intense, with fruity and floral aromas.
It offers a mix of red berries, cherry, and blackcurrant aromas, complemented by hints of violet and rose petals.
There are also subtle notes of spice, earth and tobacco that add a touch of complexity to the wine.
Is Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva review: Which food pairs well with it?
Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva pairs well with a range of dishes, including roasted meats, such as lamb and beef.
It pairs also very well with rich and hearty pasta dishes, such as mushroom risotto, beef ragù or truffle tagliolini.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolate.
Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva review: What's its alcohol content?
Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva wine’s alcohol content is 14.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Cascina Baricchi?
Here is an extract from an article on Cascina Baricchi:
“The winery makes about eight to ten thousand bottles of Barbaresco per year, which in fact is all released as Riserva.
They make the previously mentioned Riserva Rose delle Casasse from a vineyard called Casasse which is in Neive though it was not granted status as an official cru or “menzioni” for the DOCG.“
Conclusion
Cascina Baricchi Rose delle Casasse Barbaresco Riserva is an outstanding wine that showcases the best of the Nebbiolo grape variety.
Its complex aromas, intense flavors, and excellent balance make it a wine that is both sophisticated and approachable.
While it may be a bit pricier than some other wines, its high quality and versatility make it a great choice for special occasions or for those who appreciate the best in Italian wine.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
