Giovanni Rosso
Giovanni Rosso
AboutGiovanni Rosso
The Rosso family has farmed vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba since 1906, with its Barolo identity shaped by sites including Serra, Cerretta and Vignarionda. Davide Rosso, the fourth generation, took charge in 2001 after training in Alba and France. His mother, Ester Canale Rosso, also links the estate to Vignarionda’s older Canale family history.
The family bottles its Barolo vineyard sites separately and works the vines by hand, keeping yields low. In 2016 it added an Etna estate near Solicchiata, growing Nerello Mascalese and Carricante.
Giovanni Rosso 2016 Ester Canale Rosso Langhe Nebbiolo
Italian Red
Red cherry and wild berries lead into dried rose, violet and a measured note of sweet spice. The palate is medium-bodied and finely structured, with bright acidity carrying the fruit through firm but balanced tannins. Tobacco, earth and a touch of white pepper add savoury depth, while the finish stays composed and persistent, returning to cherry, floral detail and gentle mineral tension.
Giovanni Rosso 2015 Barolo Serra
Italian Red
Sour cherry, pomegranate and dark plum meet rose petal, balsamic, leather and a hint of menthol. The palate is bright and concentrated, with fresh acidity carrying the red fruit through a firm but refined structure. Fine, porcelain-like tannins add grip, while star anise, cinnamon and a quiet meaty note deepen the savoury side. The finish is long, mineral and persistent, with cherry and balsam returning.