Albino Rocca

Barbaresco Cottà 2015

Jae Cho

9.2

With enough age and air to hit on all cylinders. A bit of VA on day 2 and it elevates it even more. — 2 months ago

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Jay Kline

@Jae Cho Cottà fruit elevates all

Jae Cho

@Jay Kline haven’t tried many MGA barbarescos, but this sure was impressive. It certainly showed me there is a world beyond the consistently good Produttori.

Jay Kline

@Jae Cho There sure is! Other MGA’s in Nieve to keep an eye out for are Currá (which is right next to Cottá) and Sottimano makes a great example; Albesani; Gallina; Bricco di Nieve; and then arguably the most famous of all, Serraboella. Obviously, experience with Produttori’s Riservas is like a “greatest hits” of MGA’s within Barbaresco del Barbaresco but it’s also worth seeking out examples from Pajè; Roccalini; and of course the incomparable Roncagliette. Aside from Vallegrande and Rombone, I have less experience in Trieso and really no experience in Barbaresco di Alba.

Albino Armani

Cuslanus Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend

Lisa McKinnon

8.9

I was pleasantly surprised that we hadn’t held this 2015 vintage too long; it was ready to drink. Velvety smooth, perfect with any red sauce Italian dish. — a year ago

Sine Qua Non

Albino White Rhone Blend 2001

John Van Trijp

9.7

More alive than ever. Beautifull white from Krankl — 3 years ago

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Albino Rocca

Ronchi Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2017

Devin Healey

9.4

Oh. Oh my. — 3 months ago

Albino Armani

Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio 1601

Chelsie Sargent

9.5

Dinner at Beverlys — 5 months ago

Albino Rocca

La Rocca Piemonte Cortese 2021

Jay Kline

8.9

Opened the precious day and kept in the wine fridge overnight. The 2021 “La Rocca” pours a straw color with medium- viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with cheese and melons: cantaloupe, musk melon, Taleggio and Pecorino Romano with some lemon and raw almonds. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium and there’s palpable texture. A fun wine and more interesting than most Gavi’s I’ve had recently. This is 100% Cortese sourced from their vineyards in Barbaresco and San Rocco Seno d’Alba; fermented and aged in French oak barriques. Drink now. — 6 months ago

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