Rocche Costamagna
Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata 2017
Other years:
2021| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 24 months in 30 Hl Slavonian oak casks, and 12 months in bottle. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Product name | Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata 2017 |
| Color | Ruby red with garnet reflections. |
| Perfume | Rich and persistent bouquet with charming notes of plums, cherry, raspberry, violets. |
| Taste | Balanced and elegant in the mouth with pleasant tannins. Long finish that recalls ripe red fruits. |
| Pairings | Excellent with roasted red meat, game, braised veal. It matches perfectly with truffle-based dishes and mature cheese. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2021 |
Description
Barolo DOCG, 14.5% ABV, produced by Rocche Costamagna, in the heart of La Morra, Piedmont. 100% Nebbiolo. 0.75L bottle, 2017 vintage. A Barolo that embodies the history of a family that has passionately cultivated vines for six generations. Maceration on the skins for two weeks at a temperature of 26°C. Aged for 24 months in 30Hl Slavonian oak barrels and for at least one year in bottle. The aroma is broad, complex, and persistent, with captivating notes of plum, violet, and licorice. Ruby red in color with garnet highlights. Elegant and soft on the palate, it is characterized by fruity notes of cherry and raspberry. A wine that best expresses the terroir of La Morra, ideal as an accompaniment to red meats and aged cheeses.
Awards
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2017
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2017
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2017
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2017
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1841
- Oenologist: Alessandro Locatelli
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 15
A tradition of dedication to vines and wine, a family history with six generations of winemakers who have aimed to raise the quality of their work and their labels over time, enhancing the exceptional terroir of La Morra and making the most of the fruits of the prestigious "Rocche dell'Annunziata" Barolo cru, cultivated by the same family for over two centuries."Tradition, dynamism and sustainability simultaneously represent the values and development aims of Rocche Costamagna: our wines are the expression of a story of love for and dedication to the land of the Langa which spans six generations and more than two centuries" explains Alessandro Locatelli, who runs the winery today.
The cellars, which date back to the Napoleonic era, have been restored to their original splendor and now house elegant guest accommodation, where the Barolo experience meets traditional Langhe hospitality for tours, tastings and holidays filled with charm. Read more
| Name | Rocche Costamagna Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Rocche Costamagna |
| Origin | La Morra (CN). |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clayey soil. |
| Plants per hectare | 4,500kg/h. |
| Yield per hectare | 4,500kg/h. |
| Harvest | 7-9 October. |
| Wine making | Maceration for 2 weeks at 26 °C. |
| Aging | 24 months in 30 Hl Slavonian oak casks, and 12 months in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.64 gr/L |
| Year production | 21200 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |