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“Albino Rocca is one of the most intriguing estates in Barbaresco right now.” Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
“Paola, Monica and Daniela Rocca have unhesitatingly taken up the winemaking and moral legacy of their father Angelo following since his untimely death in 2012. They now continue with the story…” Gambero Rosso 2015
It’s easy to forget that Nebbiolo, produced from great sites and mature vines can be a wickedly seductive wine to drink young. The late Angelo Rocca was a master at reminding us of this fact. His wines – and now those of this daughters – are plump, textural, seductive Barbaresco’s that are surprisingly forward yet clearly have the stuffing and powdery tannins to age. All of the Rocca wines are from Estate vineyards and all are grown 100 percent within the boundaries of the Barbaresco region (even the Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo d’Alba and Moscato!).
When Angelo Rocca tragically passed away in 2012 in a light plane accident, Barbaresco lost one of its most distinguished growers. It also lost a wonderful person and a deeply respected member of the Piemontese community. Rocca was a grower operating at the peak of his powers and producing the most exciting, terroir-intense wines of his career. His three daughters (Daniela, Monica and Paola) along with Angelo’s cellarmaster (and son-in-law) Carlo are determined to continue this legacy and so far they have not missed a beat.
The Rocca’s efforts to continually improve the quality of all of their Estate’s wines, has resulted in some superb offerings over the last few vintages. All of the wines are aged in large, neutral botti and remain contemporary in the sense that they are ripe, pure and meticulously made, without any distracting new oak and they are also very fairly priced.
Albino Rocca’s Barbera d’Alba is a small-volume cuvée drawn from a single parcel of vines (planted in 2004) rooted in the clay and limestone soils of San Rocco Seno d’Elvio–just outside the Alba township on the edge of the Barbaresco area. This Barbera is raised entirely in tank and was bottled early to keep everything vibrant and fresh.
This is crammed full of ripe strawberry, plum and nectarine-like fruit, some good texture and a crunchy, powdery close. …. Cries out for fine Italian nosh !
“The 2020 Barbera d’Alba is a juicy, mid-weight Barbera to drink now and over the next few years, while the succulent red cherry/plum notes retain its vibrancy. The 2020 is not super complex, but it is very delicious.” 89 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
RRP $43 Our Special Price $36.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine.
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