From the Bricco Appiani vineyard, this Barbera ages in used barrique before release. It runs against the variety’s usual reputation for quick, easy drinking. The 2013 is dark, soft, and earthy, showing balsamic notes, red cherry, menthol, and cinnamon over a deep ruby core, with the same firm structure that marks all of Roddolo’s reds. This is Barbera built to age, and the bottle proves it.