Why is it called "Quindicianni"?

"Quindicianni" means "fifteen years" in Italian — the estate ages the wine roughly 5 years in barrel and 10 more years in bottle before releasing it commercially.

Is it the same grape as Rosé delle Casasse?

From the 2007 vintage onward, yes — both are 100% Nebbiolo Rosé from the Casasse vineyard. Older vintages of Quindicianni included some Nebbiolo Michet from the Roncaglie cru.

Do I need to decant it?

Given its extended cellar aging, it is largely ready to drink on release, though a short 30-60 minute decant can help it open more expressively.

Is it easy to find at retail?

It's produced in small volumes and released only years after the vintage, so availability is limited mainly to specialist retailers and importers.

CuvéeBarbarescoRed

Quindicianni

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Cascina Baricchi

Nebbiolo Rosé

About this wine

Quindicianni ("fifteen years" in Italian) is Cascina Baricchi's other Barbaresco Riserva bottling, held back by the estate for roughly five years in barrel and a further ten years in bottle before release — hence the name. Since the 2007 vintage it, too, is made from 100% Nebbiolo Rosé sourced from the historic Casasse vineyard, planted in 1913; earlier vintages blended Casasse's Rosé fruit with Nebbiolo Michet from the Roncaglie cru. The extended aging gives Quindicianni a darker, more brooding profile on release than Rosé delle Casasse, with the wine typically still on the early end of its maturity after a decade and a half in the cellar, showing black fruit, leather, licorice and refined, well-integrated tannins.

Beginner's Note

A pre-aged Barbaresco that arrives cellar-ready — 15 years in the making before it even reaches the shelf.

Sommelier's Note

"Fifteen years of patient aging before release means Quindicianni is never a wine you have to wait for — only one you get to enjoy immediately."

Food Pairings

Its dark fruit, leather, licorice and mineral core stand up well to braised beef, aged game, truffle-based dishes and hard aged cheeses.

When to drink it

Long celebratory dinners, wine-club tastings, gifting to serious collectors

Specs

Grape Varieties: Nebbiolo Rosé
Style: Red
Alcohol: 14.5%
Price Range: $75-95 (US retail, varies by vintage and retailer)

Terroir & Winemaking

From the 2007 vintage onward, 100% Nebbiolo Rosé from the 1913-planted Casasse vineyard; earlier vintages included Nebbiolo Michet from the Roncaglie cru. Certified organic farming, native-yeast fermentation, long maceration. Aged approximately 5 years in large neutral oak botti followed by roughly 10 years of bottle aging at the estate before commercial release, in keeping with traditional Riserva practice. ABV approximately 14.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called "Quindicianni"?: "Quindicianni" means "fifteen years" in Italian — the estate ages the wine roughly 5 years in barrel and 10 more years in bottle before releasing it commercially.
Is it the same grape as Rosé delle Casasse?: From the 2007 vintage onward, yes — both are 100% Nebbiolo Rosé from the Casasse vineyard. Older vintages of Quindicianni included some Nebbiolo Michet from the Roncaglie cru.
Do I need to decant it?: Given its extended cellar aging, it is largely ready to drink on release, though a short 30-60 minute decant can help it open more expressively.
Is it easy to find at retail?: It's produced in small volumes and released only years after the vintage, so availability is limited mainly to specialist retailers and importers.

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