Camp Du Rouss Barbera D'Asti DOCG 2021 Winery Coppo

La Barbera d’Asti Camp du Rouss 2021 by Coppo is a full-bodied and refined red wine, aged for 12 months in barrique. With intense aromas of ripe red fruit and sweet spices, it offers a balanced sip, with delicate tannins and a long fruity finish. Ideal with risottos, stewed white and red meats, it is perfect to enjoy immediately or after a few years of aging in the cellar.

Camp du Rouss 2021: The Elegance of Barbera d’Asti signed by Coppo

The Barbera d’Asti Camp du Rouss 2021 by Cantine Coppo is a wine that embodies all the tradition and the elegance of Piedmont. This full-bodied and refined red is the perfect expression of a vine that has found its ideal habitat in this region. The name "Camp du Rouss", which means "the red-haired vineyard", is a tribute to the first owner of the plot, a man known in the village for his reddish hair and his imposing stature. Today, this Barbera represents a winemaking tradition which, year after year, continues to surprise with its quality and character.

Origins and Terroir: A Grape Variety Rooted in the Heart of Piedmont

The grapes of Barberas used for Camp du Rouss grow on hills facing south-east, in vineyards cultivated with the Guyot system. The soil, rich in clay, limestone and silt, gives the wine a solid and complex structure, perfectly balanced by a natural freshness. These pedoclimatic conditions allow the vines to develop rich and concentrated berries, which are harvested by hand during the harvest to guarantee the highest quality of the final product.

Winmaking and Aging: A Process With Attention to the Minimum Details

The production of Camp du Rouss 2021 follows a meticulous process that respects Piedmontese traditions, while using modern techniques to maximize the qualities of the grape variety. After harvesting, the grapes are subjected to maceration in contact with the skins, with short and careful pumping over to best extract the aromas and color. The alcoholic fermentation is followed by a 12-month refinement in French oak barriques, 20% new and second passage for the remaining 80%, a process that gives the wine depth and aromatic complexity.

Notes of Tasting: A Rich and Persistent Aromatic Profile

The Camp du Rouss 2021 presents itself in the glass with an intense ruby ​​red color, which anticipates a rich and inviting aromatic bouquet. On the nose, intense notes of ripe red fruit, such as cherry and plum, are perceived, enriched by elegant hints of sweet spices, including vanilla and cinnamon. On the palate, the wine reveals a full and well-balanced body, with delicate tannins that integrate perfectly into the structure of the wine. The finish is long and characterized by a fruity aftertaste that leaves a persistent and pleasant memory.

Gastronomic Pairings: A Versatile Wine for Flavourful Dishes

La Barbera d’Asti Camp du Rouss 2021 is an extremely versatile wine, perfect for accompanying a wide range of traditional Italian dishes. It pairs beautifully with risottos with meat or mushrooms, pasta with vegetable sauce, stewed white and red meats. Thanks to its structure and complexity, it is also ideal for richer and tastier dishes, enhancing the flavors without overwhelming them. Served at the ideal temperature of 18°-20°C, it best expresses its organoleptic qualities, making every meal a memorable experience.

Conclusion: A Piedmontese Excellence to Discover and Enjoy

Coppo's Camp du Rouss 2021 is a Barbera d’Asti DOCG which represents an excellence of the Piedmontese wine scene. With a longevity of 4-5 years, this wine can be enjoyed immediately, to appreciate its freshness and liveliness, or left to rest in the cellar to discover how it evolves over time, developing further nuances of complexity. A wine which, thanks to its constant quality and strong character, deserves a place of honor in the cellars of enthusiasts of great Italian reds.