One of our top picks for the colder months at that sweet-spot, mid-range price point - Rossore is dark, brooding Piedmontese Barbera that sees a maturation in old barrels, adding many layers of complex cedar spice to wrap around the smoky red fruits. The barrels are not topped up which adds another, gently oxidative complexity. The wine is also aged in the bottle for a year before bottling, meaning it is really hitting its stride right now and provides incredible value at the price point. The tertiary notes of sweet leather that start to creep in to a wine like this with a little age are starting to show themselves. The whole thing sits in a really nice balance; instense, but not overworked. For those who look for a more robust, fuller-bodied red wine to spar with hearty food or to curl up in front of the fire with - this one is for you.