Carlo Giacosa sparkling rose︱Silvarosa Vino Rosato Tavola

 

Carlo Giacosa

The Carlo Giacosa Winery, run by the family for four generations, is situated in  Barbaresco, home to some of Italy’s most prestigious wines, and possesses a lovely view over the village’s medieval tower and the Tanaro Valley.

Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is the superstar grape variety behind the top-quality red wines of Italy's northwestern Piedmont, and in particular, the heady, powerful reds of Barolo and Barbaresco. Nebbiolo wines are often distinctively perfumed with an aroma described as "tar and roses"; along with a moderate body; strong, tannic backbone; and high, fresh acidity. Top examples are much-coveted and can command high prices.

 

Piedmont

The Piedmont region of Italy, in Italian Piemonte, spreads on over 9,700 mi² (25.300 sq km) of land and counts a population in excess of 4,300,000 inhabitants. Piedmont is the second-largest Italian region by extension after Sicily.

It borders France in the west, Switzerland in the north, and Lombardy in the east. The southern side is naturally defined by the Apennines mountains which divide the region from the Liguria region. The Mediterranean coast is, therefore, just a short drive away.

Excellent geographical conditions

Piedmont is located in the hills of the Alps, and its name "Piedmont" means "foothill" in Italian. The vineyards of the producing area are almost all on the rolling hillsides, the land is well structured and the soil is fertile. It has a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. The large temperature difference between day and night during the grape ripening period enables the grape skins to gather more flavor substances, and the wine produced has a strong and lasting aroma.
The grapes used for winemaking in Piedmont are almost exclusively native varieties and are mostly used to make single-varietal wines. There are many varieties of grapes here, the important red grape varieties include Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto, the main white grape variety is Moscato. Among them, Nebbiolo is the highest-ranking grape variety, and Sangiovese and Sangiovese are the two main grape varieties in Italy and are well-known in the global wine industry. Moscato is the most representative white grape variety in Piedmont and can be used to make Asti Spumante.