🏰 The 2019 Roberto Voerzio Barolo Fossati hails from an excellent and "classic vintage" in Piedmont, marking a new era for Barolo. The 2019 growing season was characterized by a long cycle, a cold winter with good snowfall, a warm spring, and a summer with significant heat punctuated by rain. Cool nights in September and October extended the season, leading to a late harvest in mid-October. The wines from this vintage are powerful, balanced, with elegant yet grippy and sometimes austere tannins, good acidity, and promise long futures. Comparisons have been drawn to the structural 2013 vintage and the excellent 2016 vintage. 【 A stellar vintage, representing the beginning of a new cycle of strong, outstanding years for Barolo 】. This Barolo is currently tight and somewhat closed, but already reveals plenty of orange peel, berry, strawberry, and floral character. It is medium to full-bodied with integrated and velvety textured tannins. The wine beautifully captures the strong savory and mineral character typical of the Fossati site. Expect finely delineated notes of dried flowers, chalk, mint, white pepper, and bright red-toned fruit. It's described as a nervy, sculpted Barolo with a ton to offer, a wine of tension more than volume. The nose is expansive and refined, with layers of red cherry, rose petal, pomegranate, accented by hints of sweet spice, licorice, and crushed stone. On the palate, it is powerful and structured, with firm, polished tannins and vibrant acidity framing dense red fruit, floral lift, and deep mineral notes. The finish is long and graceful, with lingering complexity and elegance. 🍴 This robust Barolo is an ideal partner for hearty and richly-flavored dishes. It excels with heavy foods high in fat (like lard or butter), acid components (tomatoes), and protein (meat, cheese). Classic pairings include Rib Eye Steak, Prime Rib, Venison Stew, Osso Buco, Veal Chops, and Roasted Goose. It's exceptional with mushrooms, especially porcini or truffles, and truffle risotto. Traditional dishes like Brasato al Barolo (braised veal, lamb, or wild boar) are perfect. Strong cheeses such as Castelmagno DOP, Gorgonzola, Parmigiano Reggiano, or well-aged pecorino are also excellent. 🥂 This wine is perfectly suited for a formal dinner, a special celebration, or a serious wine tasting. It's an ideal choice for a meal featuring rich, savory Italian cuisine, especially those with truffles or braised meats. While crafted for aging, it is approachable in youth with proper decanting.