[SOLD-OUT] Albino Rocca Barbaresco 2018

"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." - 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." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

 

"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." - Bibendum

 

 

Country:

Italy

Region:

Italy - Barbaresco

Variety:

Wine Red - Nebbiolo

Size:

750mL