{"title":"Cascina Val Del Prete","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCascina Val Del Prete is a leading grower in Roero – a small DOCG wine district in the hills of Piemonte, 10 miles north of Alba – recognized for a commitment to natural farming and for traditional work in the cellar. The estate takes its name  ('Valley of the Priest') from the exiled Bishop of Asti who lived there in 1850; over a century later, in 1977, Bartolomeo Roagna and his wife Carolina bought the farm 'Val del Prete' where they had worked as sharecroppers. The first thing they did was replace grain and fruit with vines, planted on south facing slopes in a splendid natural amphitheater. Their son, Mario, and his son, Giovanni, now take care of the vineyards and are emblematic of the rising star that is Roero. The philosophy is to plant only autochthonous grape varieties (Arneis, Barbera, and Nebbiolo) and to let the characteristics of the terroir speak through the wine. Farming is done biodynamically and the past few years have been spent converting to organic farming. Fermentation in the cellars is spontaneous with indigenous yeasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough lesser known than its sister regions of Barolo and Barbaresco, Roero is a noble terroir with a long history of acclaim. The land is not a viticulture mono-culture as Barolo is – Roero is home to much other agricultural activity, creating a more complete farming ecosystem that is more aligned to, say, Sonoma as opposed to Napa (no doubt part of the reason Roero was somewhat forgotten). And although Roero can claim to be the indigenous and spiritual home of the white grape Arneis, Nebbiolo is by far the most important grape of the region. The sandy soil of the Roero hills yields an intense red wine that differs from the other great Piedmontese wines in that it quickly attains good balance while the others require aging; it is more horizontally expansive compared to the more vertical nature of Barbaresco and Barolo. Where Barolo is more about tar and rose, these wines combine deep cherry, rose, and chinato spice – truly beautiful and aromatically vibrant wines with a touch of exoticism. Make no mistake: these Nebbiolo based wines showcase the varietal in all its triumphant glory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cascina-val-del-prete-nino-rosso-2024","title":"Cascina Val del Prete Rosso 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEvery season, Giovanni meticulously tests various iterations for his Prete Rosso; the composition changes from year to year. The base is always Nebbiolo vinified as a rosé, to maintain freshness and prevent overextraction; the remaining wines in the blend and their various proportions depend on each vintage’s strengths and characteristics. The 2024 vintage comprises 55% base Nebbiolo rosato, 22.5% Nebbiolo rosso, 21.5% Barbera, and 1% of the white grape Arneis which provides the wine with freshness and acidity. The red fist crushing a cluster of grapes on the label is a not-so-subtle nod to the communist symbol of the Red Fist. The priest for which the winery is named was an outspoken supporter of the coal miner rebellions of Italy during the 1820s. He was exiled to what is now the Roaga property, his life spared due to his affiliation with a very rich and powerful Piemontese family. This was an important moment in the history of workers’ rights in Italy and Giovanni sought to pay homage by creating a wine that was truly for the people.  Aromatically, Prete Rosso exhibits notes of delicate strawberry, raspberry, and crisp tart cherry. Bursting with lively acidity on the palate, mild tannins give it just enough backbone leading to an almost saline finish. A touch mysterious, it beguiles the drinker familiar with Nebbiolo. It gives off ‘crushable’ vibes but it’s way more than that: alongside the fruit component, its mentholy herbaceous tones weave themselves harmoniously into a gorgeous tapestry of freshness and power. This is the first time Prete Rosso has reached the West Coast and we’re thrilled to be the first ones to offer it! Serve well chilled for optimal results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinity","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":42327759945808,"sku":"210000001897","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/CascinaValDelPretePreteRosso.png?v=1778797537"}],"url":"https:\/\/biondivino.com\/collections\/cascina-val-del-prete\/campania+.oembed","provider":"Biondivino","version":"1.0","type":"link"}