2016 Albino Rocca Barbaresco, Piedmont
A$82.95
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SKU
B17787V16
In addition to its classic source—a parcel of old vines in Meruzzano—Rocca’s Barbaresco now takes in 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 here. The 2016 is a blinder. It’s just so lovely—with a silky, fluid texture and loads of personality. Already so damn drinkable. Galloni’s notes sum it up well.
“The 2016 Barbaresco is a gorgeous entry-level wine in this range. Dark and fleshy, the 2016 offers terrific depth as well as plenty of character, which is great to see in its peer group. Black cherry, plum, mocha, leather, spice and licorice all meld together. One of the more open wines in the range, the Barbaresco will also give readers an idea of what to expect. This is an absolutely delicious wine in its peer group and price range. The straight Barbaresco is a blend from Meruzzano and young vine fruit from Ronchi.”
92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“Such high perfume and expression of Barbaresco in a top vintage we have here. Greets you with light touch, raspberry, almond meal, liquorice root. Softness, red fruits of clarity and vibrance, fine powdery tannin set through its core, a quiet succulence and good length. Fragrance and spice in aftertaste. So lovely. 94 points easy, maybe 95. Why not eh?”
95 points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Sustainable Winegrowing |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Barbaresco |
| Varietals | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 92 |
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