CuvéeLa MorraRed

Barolo Bricco Rocca Riserva Tistot

バローロ・ブリッコ・ロッカ・リゼルヴァ・ティストット

Cascina Ballarin

Nebbiolo

About this wine

The Riserva bottling from Cascina Ballarin's Bricco Rocca vineyard in La Morra, named "Tistot," is the estate's top-tier Barolo. Made from 100% Nebbiolo and given significantly longer oak aging than the estate's regular Bricco Rocca, it has been reviewed under multiple vintages (2006-2013) by Wine Enthusiast, Decanter and tracked on Vivino and Wine-Searcher, showing toasted, hazelnut, camphor and mocha notes over a full-bodied, close-grained palate built for extended cellaring.

Beginner's Note

A serious, full-bodied Riserva Barolo best suited to those already familiar with Nebbiolo's tannic backbone.

Sommelier's Note

"The estate's most ambitious wine — Tistot shows what patience in the cellar can do for Bricco Rocca Nebbiolo."

Food Pairings

Best with roasted lamb, game, truffle-based pasta, and aged cheeses. In a Japanese context, it pairs well with richly simmered beef dishes (gyu-suji nikomi) or duck roasted with a soy-based glaze.

When to drink it

Milestone celebrations, formal dinners, and collector's cellar occasions.

Specs

Grape Varieties
Nebbiolo
Style
Red
Alcohol
15%
Price Range
$67-93 (reference conversion from overseas retail prices; not an official Japan import price)

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Nebbiolo from the Bricco Rocca cru, selected for Riserva-level aging. Fermented in stainless steel, then given extended aging in oak barrels for significantly longer than the estate's standard Bricco Rocca bottling, followed by bottle refinement before release.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Riserva Tistot different from the regular Bricco Rocca?
It comes from selected parcels of the same Bricco Rocca vineyard but undergoes significantly longer oak aging under Riserva regulations, giving it more toasted, hazelnut and mocha character.
What does it taste like?
Toasted, hazelnut, camphor and mocha aromas lead into a full-bodied palate of ripe wild cherry, white pepper and close-grained tannins.
Is this wine meant for long aging?
Yes, as a Riserva it is built for extended cellaring and rewards patience over many years.

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