Rosa dell Olmo Barbera d'Asti

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Written By Catherine Courtney

Rosa dell Olmo Barbera d’Asti

GRAPES: Barbera

VINTAGE: 2018

REGION: Italy

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13.0%

PRICE: $6.99

What day is it again and which athleisure clothes will I be wearing to “work” today? These are two questions that I’ve been asking myself on repeat while quarantined during the COVID-19 outbreak. While I love connecting with my friends through Facetime and Zoom meetings, let’s face it, the real hero during this self-quarantine is the wine. ALL THE WINE. During my last Trader Joe’s run, I made certain that I had MANY bottles in my arsenal because who knows how many it would take to keep me sane during all of this. All jokes aside, these tastings are a fun outlet and allow me to explore wine that I may have otherwise overlooked. So without further ado, I bring to you this week’s wine of choice Rosa dell Olmo Barbera d'Asti.

A couple of weeks ago, I did a poll on Instagram asking what you all wanted to see more of and Italian reds won by a long shot, so this week we are exploring a Barbera by Rosa dell Olmo. Most Barberas that I’ve had are bold and intense, attention getters if you will. So I was excited to see how this bottled compared at this particular price point. I poured myself a HEFTY glass and began to swirl. Here are some of my initial observations:

TASTING NOTES:

  • Deep ruby hue

  • Notes of dark red fruit like black cherry

  • Hints of spice, specifically notes of black pepper

  • Every day, easy-drinking red wine

  • Slightly acidic

  • Mild/medium body

  • Low tannins

Verdict: 

This wine was an interesting one. I poured a rather large glass because, well, it’s Tuesday during my third week of quarantine and I took an immediate sip only to be left in dismay. Even though it was a lower price point than most Barbearas, I expected something a little different. Even though patience is a virtue I don’t have, I decided to let it open up a bit before I continued. Thank goodness I did because it was almost a different wine. Even though it wasn’t as bold or intense as other wines, I found it to be very drinkable and for the $6.99 price point, this one would pair well with a pepperoni pizza or just for sitting on your back porch. Make sure you manage your expectations, this isn't your typical bold Barbera but it is a lovely wine.

Until Next Time!

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

Thanks for reading! 

       

 

 

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