Vintage Character Rosanna Sandri Barbaresco 'Rizzi' DOCG 2021 comes from the Barbaresco appellation in Piedmont and is sourced from the renowned Rizzi cru, an MGA long prized for Nebbiolo of finesse and structure. The 2021 vintage is widely regarded as a strong one in the Langhe: a steady growing season and healthy day-to-night temperature shifts helped deliver both aromatic precision and firm, balanced tannic architecture. Rizzi is known for calcareous marl soils and an elevated hillside setting, conditions that tend to give Barbaresco a distinctive combination of floral lift, red-fruited clarity, and mineral tension.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, this wine opens with red cherry, raspberry, dried rose, and violet, followed by notes of anise, licorice, cedar, and a faint earthy graphite nuance. The palate is dry, full-bodied, and classically Nebbiolo in shape, with high acidity and assertive yet refined tannins carrying the fruit through a savory, persistent finish. Its profile suits dishes with depth and texture such as veal shank, porcini risotto, or roast duck.
Winery Background Rosanna Sandri is a small, family-run producer focused on traditional Barbaresco with a strong sense of site expression. The estate works with careful vineyard management and low yields, aiming to let the character of Nebbiolo and the cru speak without heavy-handed cellar manipulation. Winemaking is rooted in classic Piedmont practice, with extended maceration and maturation in large oak casks rather than strongly marked new barrique, a method that preserves aromatic detail and structure. That combination of small scale, restrained élevage, and single-vineyard focus makes this a compelling, authentic expression of Rizzi.