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A red for a roast
Sign in to saveSavoury, medium-to-full reds with some age.
Why this works
Roast meat has richness and savoury depth; an oak-aged red with mellow tannin meets it halfway.
What to look for on the label
- Rioja Crianza
- Rioja Reserva
- Langhe Nebbiolo
Crianza is the value choice; Reserva for a treat.
Producers who make it
Cascina RovellaLa Morra, PiedmontThree generations on one ridge, making Barolo in big old casks and a Barbera the family drinks every day.Poderi MarescoNeive, PiedmontA brother and sister making Barbaresco and a bright, early-drinking Dolcetto.Bodega Hermanos SolanoHaro, RiojaTwo brothers keeping the old Rioja style alive: long ageing in American oak, released when ready.