Rocche Costamagna
Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata Bricco Francesco Riserva 2019
Other years:
2020| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Matured for 36 months in 30-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels and for 2 years in bottle. |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Origin: From La Morra, historic Rocche dell’Annunziata cru cultivated for over two centuries
- Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo (Spanna, Picutener) with a limited yield of 35 hl per hectare
- Vinification: Maceration on the skins for three weeks at 26°C for a gentle extraction
- Ageing: Thirty-six months in Slavonian oak barrels followed by two years in bottle
- Aroma and taste: Notes of plum, violet, rose and spices; velvety tannins and a persistent finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Bricco Francesco Riserva by Rocche Costamagna is a red wine from Piedmont made from Nebbiolo grapes. Produced in the renowned Rocche dell’Annunziata cru in La Morra, this wine displays a structured and elegant character. The bouquet reveals clear aromas of plum, violet and rose, enriched by balsamic and spicy notes. On the palate, the soft tannins perfectly balance the structure, leading to a fresh and persistent finish, ideal for pairing with roasts, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from vineyards located in the municipality of La Morra, rooted in calcareous-clay soils that provide precise tannins and lasting flavour. The winery carefully tends this land, enhancing the specific characteristics of the soil. The vines, cultivated with low yields per hectare, allow for rich and concentrated fruit. This pedoclimatic environment gives the wine a natural structural elegance and reflects the essence of its area of origin, ensuring excellent stylistic continuity over time.
How it is produced
The vinification of Nebbiolo involves a maceration on the skins for about three weeks at a controlled temperature, an essential phase to optimally extract colour and structure while maintaining great aromatic clarity. Afterwards, the wine matures through a long ageing in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a further period of rest in the bottle. This process softens the tannins and harmoniously integrates the spices, resulting in a red wine with a complex texture that faithfully reflects its territorial vocation.
History and Curiosities
In the heart of La Morra, the Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Bricco Francesco is born, the result of a historic cru cultivated for over two centuries by the Rocche Costamagna family. The passion of six generations skilfully combines dynamism and sustainability within fascinating Napoleonic-era cellars, finely restored. This prestigious label boasts absolute excellence, with 94/100 ratings from international critics, and embodies the pure continuity of the noble Piedmontese winemaking tradition.
Awards
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2019
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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2019
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2019
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2019
94/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 Bricco Francesco Riserva 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Rocche Costamagna |
| Story | History and Curiosities In the heart of La Morra, the Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Bricco Francesco is born, the result of a historic cru cultivated for over two centuries by the Rocche Costamagna family. The passion of six generations skilfully combines dynamism and sustainability within fascinating Napoleonic-era cellars, finely restored. This prestigious label boasts absolute excellence, with 94/100 ratings from international critics, and embodies the pure continuity of the noble Piedmontese winemaking tradition. |
| Origin | La Morra (Cuneo), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clay |
| Plants per hectare | 4200 |
| Yield per hectare | 35 hl/ha |
| Harvest | 4-5 October |
| Fermentation temperature | 26 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 3 weeks |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature; ageing in Slavonian oak barrels and in bottle |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins for about 3 weeks at a controlled and constant temperature of 26°C; aged for 36 months in 30 hl Slavonian oak barrels and for 2 years in the bottle. |
| Aging | Matured for 36 months in 30-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels and for 2 years in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 54.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |