Rocche Costamagna
Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata Bricco Francesco Riserva 2020
Other years:
2019| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged for 36 months in 30 hl Slavonian oak barrels and for 2 years in bottle. |
| Other years | 2019 |
- Origin and variety: Nebbiolo from La Morra, Rocche dell’Annunziata vineyard
- Vinification process: 3-week maceration on the skins at 26°C with temperature control
- Ageing: 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels followed by 2 years in bottle
- Aromas: plum, violet and rose with balsamic and spicy notes
- Taste: significant structure, soft and elegant tannins, persistent and fresh finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Bricco Francesco Riserva by Rocche Costamagna is a still red wine with a structured profile. Produced in Piedmont exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes, it displays a ruby red colour enriched with elegant garnet highlights. On the nose, it reveals a broad and well-defined bouquet, with plum aromas, violet and rose, accompanied by subtle spicy and balsamic notes. On the palate, it expresses a great structure, harmonised by elegant and smooth tannins, leading to a fresh and remarkably persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the municipality of La Morra, in the heart of the renowned Rocche dell’Annunziata cru, a vineyard tended by the Rocche Costamagna family for over two centuries. The soils are characterised by a calcareous-clay composition, essential for imparting depth and character to the grapes. The vines have an average age of thirty-five years and are cultivated with a planting density that naturally limits yields. The harvest, carried out at the beginning of October, allows the bunches to be picked at perfect ripeness for this Barolo with Riserva designation.
How it is produced
The vinification process begins with a maceration on the skins lasting about three weeks, conducted at a controlled temperature of twenty-six degrees. After extraction, the wine matures for thirty-six months in Slavonian oak barrels. This is followed by a meticulous bottle ageing of two years, a crucial period for integrating the tannic structure and fully enhancing the aromatic complexity before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
This fine Barolo DOCG originates in La Morra, in the prestigious Rocche dell’Annunziata cru, tended by the same family for over two centuries. The Rocche Costamagna winery stands as a testament to the dedication of six generations, skilfully combining traditional practices with a love for Piedmont. Produced from 35-year-old vines with carefully limited yields, this still red wine embodies rare elegance. The lengthy ageing process enhances the identity of this historic vineyard, celebrating the region’s authentic winemaking vocation.
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 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Rocche Costamagna |
| Story | History and Curiosities This fine Barolo DOCG originates in La Morra, in the prestigious Rocche dell’Annunziata cru, tended by the same family for over two centuries. The Rocche Costamagna winery stands as a testament to the dedication of six generations, skilfully combining traditional practices with a love for Piedmont. Produced from 35-year-old vines with carefully limited yields, this still red wine embodies rare elegance. The lengthy ageing process enhances the identity of this historic vineyard, celebrating the region’s authentic winemaking vocation. |
| Origin | La Morra (CN) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clay |
| Plants per hectare | 4200 |
| Yield per hectare | 35 hl/ha |
| Harvest | 4-5 October |
| Fermentation temperature | 26 °C |
| Fermentation | About 3 weeks |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins for about 3 weeks at a controlled temperature (26 °C); ageing for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels and 2 years in the bottle |
| Wine making | Macerazione sulle bucce per circa 3 settimane alla temperatura controllata e costante di 26 °C. |
| Aging | Aged for 36 months in 30 hl Slavonian oak barrels and for 2 years in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 54.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |