Bruno Rocca
Barbaresco Nebbiolo
The 2019 Barbaresco is classy and elegant to the core. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, cinnamon, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco all grace this ethereal, understated Barbaresco. There's a bit of edginess in the tannin that needs time to resolve. Otherwise, this is very nicely done. The 2019 is a bit less expressive today than it was last year. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2022)
The 2019 Barbaresco is classy and elegant to the core. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, cinnamon, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco all grace this ethereal, understated Barbaresco. There's a bit of edginess in the tannin that needs time to resolve. Otherwise, this is very nicely done. The 2019 is a bit less expressive today than it was last year. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2022)
The 2017 Barbaresco is pliant, open-knit and very easy to like. Sweet red cherry, orange peel, cinnamon and star anise give the 2017 a decidedly exotic quality to play of its curvy personality. All the elements come together so effortlessly. The 2017 is beautifully done. This is such a pretty wine. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2020)
The 2017 Barbaresco is pliant, open-knit and very easy to like. Sweet red cherry, orange peel, cinnamon and star anise give the 2017 a decidedly exotic quality to play of its curvy personality. All the elements come together so effortlessly. The 2017 is beautifully done. This is such a pretty wine. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2020)
Oct 23rd, 2020Better in day 2. Bright acidity and intense nose with tar and tart cherries. Tight but juicy.
Better in day 2. Bright acidity and intense nose with tar and tart cherries. Tight but juicy.
Apr 16th, 2018Always one of my favorites (place, vineyard, people)!
Always one of my favorites (place, vineyard, people)!
Jul 22nd, 2017Nice but tight. Cherries, dry, tannic. It's an infant.
Nice but tight. Cherries, dry, tannic. It's an infant.
Mar 2nd, 2017Took forever to open up, but once it did, the evolution was worth the wait
Took forever to open up, but once it did, the evolution was worth the wait
May 26th, 2015A big boy but still drinkable in the short-term by decanting. More resembles Barolo
A big boy but still drinkable in the short-term by decanting. More resembles Barolo
Dec 22nd, 2014First nose is strongly characterised by fresh cherry, when opening up dried flowers come up and finishing with a hint of coffee. Enough tannins left for it to age 5 more years.
First nose is strongly characterised by fresh cherry, when opening up dried flowers come up and finishing with a hint of coffee. Enough tannins left for it to age 5 more years.
Nov 9th, 2014