Albino Rocca
Barbaresco Ronchi 2022
Other years:
2021| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Ageing: 100% in German and Austrian oak barrels (20 hl) for approximately 2 years. |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Denomination: Barbaresco DOCG, 2022 vintage, produced by Albino Rocca
- Vineyards: 50-70 year-old vines on limestone-clay soils with tuffaceous veins
- Ageing: matured for approximately 24 months in 20-hectolitre German and Austrian oak casks
- Aromas: notes of cherry, redcurrant, wild strawberry, withered flowers, humus, cinchona and juniper
- Ratings: rated 92 by James Suckling, 94 by Vinous and 94 by Wine Spectator
Description
What type of wine it is
Albino Rocca's Barbaresco Ronchi is a Piedmontese still red wine of great depth, an expression of one of the most prestigious wine-growing areas. Recognised within the Barbaresco denomination, this artisanal wine reflects a complex and powerful character, combined with great elegance. On the palate, it presents an excellent structure, driven by a vibrant freshness and a texture of dense tannins. The finish is long, concentrated, and markedly savoury and mineral.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Piedmont, within the historic Ronchi Geographical Mention, an area deeply rooted in the winery's history. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 240 metres above sea level, benefiting from an excellent South-East exposure that captures the morning sun. The vines, ranging in age between fifty and seventy years, are rooted in a calcareous-clay soil crisscrossed by distinctive tuffaceous veins, characteristics that give the wine its specific territorial identity.
How it is produced
The production process aims to enhance the concentration of the old vines through careful work in the cellar. Ageing in Austrian and German oak barrels lasts for approximately two years, allowing the organoleptic structure to evolve and stabilise. This rest in wood defines intense fruity and balsamic aromas, among which notes of cherry, wild strawberry, dried flowers, humus, cinchona, and juniper delicately emerge.
History and interesting facts
The historical Barbaresco from the Albino Rocca winery is a label deeply rooted in the family’s heritage. Created from old vines between fifty and seventy years old, it originates in the Ronchi Geographical Mention, which faces the morning sun and where the company boasts many vineyards. Among the production curiosities, the two-year ageing in unusual German and Austrian oak barrels stands out. Finally, the wine is kept in the traditional Albeisa bottle in dark glass with embossed lettering, fully confirming its immense authenticity and Piedmontese tradition.
Awards
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2022
92/100
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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2022
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2022
94/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1940
- Oenologist: Paola Rocca, Carlo Castellengo
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 20
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. Read more
| Name | Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ronchi 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Albino Rocca |
| Story | History and interesting facts The historical Barbaresco from the Albino Rocca winery is a label deeply rooted in the family’s heritage. Created from old vines between fifty and seventy years old, it originates in the Ronchi Geographical Mention, which faces the morning sun and where the company boasts many vineyards. Among the production curiosities, the two-year ageing in unusual German and Austrian oak barrels stands out. Finally, the wine is kept in the traditional Albeisa bottle in dark glass with embossed lettering, fully confirming its immense authenticity and Piedmontese tradition. |
| Origin | Barbaresco, Piedmont |
| Climate | Altitude: 240 m above sea level. Exposure: South-east. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clayey with the presence of tuffaceous veins |
| Production technique | 100% maturation in German and Austrian oak casks (20 hl) for approximately 2 years |
| Wine making | Ageing: 100% in German and Austrian oak casks (20 hl) for approximately 2 years. |
| Aging | Ageing: 100% in German and Austrian oak barrels (20 hl) for approximately 2 years. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |