Rodasca
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One of Verduno's ten official MGAs, Rodasca produces elegant, aromatic Nebbiolo shaped by Tortonian calcareous marls.
Rodasca is a Barolo MGA in Verduno commune, producing aromatic, elegant Nebbiolo on Tortonian calcareous marl soils. Officially recognized as an MGA from the 2010 vintage, it sits within the broader continental climate of the Langhe. Verduno is known for lighter, perfumed expressions of Barolo.
- Classified as a Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva (MGA) within Barolo DOCG
- Located in the Verduno commune, one of eleven communes permitted to produce Barolo
- One of ten MGAs officially recognized within Verduno
- MGA status recognized from the 2010 vintage onward
- Soils are Tortonian calcareous marls, the older of the two main Barolo soil types
- Sole grape variety permitted is Nebbiolo
- Wines are characterized as aromatic, elegant, and spicy with mid-weight tannins
Location and Classification
Rodasca is one of ten Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva (MGA) sites within the Verduno commune, itself one of the eleven communes authorized to produce Barolo DOCG. The MGA system was introduced to codify single-vineyard and geographic designations across the Barolo zone, with official recognition taking effect from the 2010 vintage. Producers who wish to cite Rodasca on the label must adhere to the MGA regulations, including minimum aging requirements consistent with Barolo DOCG.
- MGA classification formalized from the 2010 vintage
- Verduno lies on the northwestern edge of the Barolo production zone
- Ten MGAs are recognized within the Verduno commune
- Only Nebbiolo may be used to produce wines labeled under this MGA
Soils and Climate
Rodasca sits on Tortonian calcareous marls, the older of the two principal soil formations found across the Barolo zone. Tortonian soils, rich in calcium carbonate and compact in structure, are generally associated with wines of greater aromatic complexity and elegance. The Langhe experiences a continental climate with warm summers that allow Nebbiolo to ripen fully, cold winters, and significant autumn fog, which slows the final stages of ripening and contributes to aromatic development. Verduno's position within the Barolo zone tends to produce wines on the lighter, more perfumed end of the Barolo spectrum.
- Tortonian marls are calcareous, compact, and associated with elegant wine styles
- Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters defines the growing season
- Autumn fog is characteristic of the Langhe and influences late-season ripening
- Verduno is generally considered a source of lighter, more aromatic Barolos
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Wines from Rodasca follow the broader character associated with Verduno and its Tortonian soils: aromatic, elegant expressions of Nebbiolo with spice notes and mid-weight tannins rather than the more muscular, tannic profiles found in communes like Castiglione Falletto. Nebbiolo in this part of the Barolo zone typically shows lifted florals, red fruit, and dried herb characters alongside the classic tar and roses profile. The combination of calcareous soils and a position on the cooler northwestern fringe of the appellation contributes to the finesse that defines Rodasca's style.
Aromatic and elegant Nebbiolo with red cherry, dried rose, spice, and dried herbs. Mid-weight tannins with a firm but refined structure and characteristic tar and floral notes on the finish.
- Rodasca is one of ten MGAs in the Verduno commune within Barolo DOCG
- MGA recognition for Rodasca dates from the 2010 vintage
- Soils are Tortonian calcareous marls, associated with aromatic, elegant Barolo styles
- Only Nebbiolo is permitted for MGA-designated Barolo wines
- Verduno and its MGAs are broadly characterized by lighter, more perfumed Barolo expressions compared to communes on Helvetian soils