Albino Rocca Barbaresco Angelo 2019 (6 Bottles) Barbaresco, Italy
$1,187.00 GST Included
AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
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In addition to its classic source—a parcel of old vines in Meruzzano—Rocca’s Barbaresco now takes in a selection of young-vine fruit from three Barbaresco Cru parcels: Ovello, Ronchi and Cottà. These sources, along with the winemaking (three weeks on skins and maturation exclusively in large Stockinger botti for 24 months), mean we can expect a pretty serious wine at this level. Opening up with knockout aromas of wild red fruits and swirling florals, it is clear from the get-go how well Rocca has played the vintage. It’s a sonnet to Barbaresco’s best attributes in 2018: aromatic presence, mouth-watering red fruit, model ripeness and elegance from head-to-toe. Tuck in.
“A beam of pure cherry is the hallmark of this round, supple red. Floral, mint, mineral and tobacco notes add depth as this unfolds gracefully to a lingering finish. This is firmly structured, yet balanced, with an aftertaste of fruit and wild herbs, tar and a chalky feel.” 94 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator
“The 2018 Barbaresco is a terrific introduction to the year. Sweet tobacco, licorice, mint, dried flowers and rose petal all grace this ethereal, classy Barbaresco from the Rocca family. Silky tannins give the 2018 tons of up-front appeal and plenty of charm. This is beautifully done.” 90 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Description
Winemakers since four generations.
Our history starts in the mid 1940’s when Albino Rocca’s father Giacomo started in the wine business initially selling grapes from family vineyards and later making his own wine that was sold in demijohn.
Thanks to the inheritance of some of our most precious vineyards in the 1960’s our grandfather was able to start what is now our winery Albino Rocca. Albino’s hard work and his strong support of our father Angelo Rocca laid the foundation that created a family winemaking tradition that has grown internationally over the years.
Our history has been built together, year by year. First through the gradual acquisition of vineyards and the production of not only Nebbiolo, but also Dolcetto and Barbera in addition to our continuous effort to evolve the quality of our Barbaresco – which starts in the vineyards and continues in the cellar.
Watch the video at http://www.albinorocca.com/en/the-green-experience/
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