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After taking the reins of the family estate from his father Albino in the 1960s, the late Angelo Rocca steadily made his mark in Barbaresco as a hugely talented winemaker capable of supple and elegant Nebbiolo. Now, the Rocca daughters (Monica, Daniela and Paola) and Angelo's favourite student and son-in-law, Carlo, are continuing Albino and Angelo's story of quality winemaking by producing some of the most pristine, pure and contemporary expressions of Barbaresco.
"This is another set of gorgeous wines from the Rocca family. As has been the case now for some years, the wines are marked by striking translucence and tons of site character. The Barbarescos are fermented in tank and then aged in cask for about two years, the exceptions being the Cottá and the Angelo, which are vinified in oak uprights and see submerged cap maceration at the end of fermentation. Readers who have not tasted these wines recently owe it to themselves to do so, as the transformation here of late towards wines of purity and finesse is significant."
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
All wines below are available now at our special offer prices for the next 7 days only. To place your order simply click on the links below or return the attached form, by email, by fax on 03 9419 6970 or call us on 03 9419 6990.
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2020 Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
Usually $56 - Special Offer $52
"The 2020 Nebbiolo d'Alba emerges from the part of San Rocco Seno d'Elvio that is in Alba (as opposed to in Barbaresco). Wild cherry, cedar, tobacco, spice, dried herbs and blood orange are some of the many aromas and flavors that open in the glass. Mid-weight structure and polished tannins add to its considerable appeal."
93 Points
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
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2019 Barbaresco DOCG
Usually $104 - Special Offer $94
"The 2019 Barbaresco is a very pretty, intensely aromatic wine. Dried herbs, rose petal, blood orange, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and sweet dried cherry all grace this attractive, mid-weight Barbaresco from the Meruzzano cru. Drink it over the next decade or so. I would give this a good bit of air first, though."
91 Points
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
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2019 Barbaresco 'Montersino' DOCG
Usually $119 - Special Offer $109
"The 2019 Barbaresco Montersino marries elegance with power. Sweet wild cherry, tobacco, cedar, mint, spice and dried flowers open first, followed by a kick of Nebbiolo acids and tannin that make themselves felt on the mid-palate and finish. Complex and beguiling, the Montersino has a lot to say in 2019. There's real depth here, not to mention tons of character."
93 Points
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
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2019 Barbaresco 'Cotta' DOCG
Usually $134 - Special Offer $122
"The 2019 Barbaresco Cottá is stellar. This is the first year the Cottá was vinified in oak (as opposed to steel), with about ten days of submerged cap maceration at the end. It offers up an exciting mélange of dark cherry, plum, spice, cedar, tobacco, incense and mocha that build into the heady, explosive finish. Medium in body, with striking depth, the Cottá is superb."
95 Points
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
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2019 Barbaresco 'Ovello Vigna Loreto' DOCG
Usually $139 - Special Offer $125
"The 2019 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is fabulous. Bright and translucent, with terrific energy, the 2019 is all class. Crushed red berry fruit, rose petal and orange peel convey the purest essence of Nebbiolo classicism. White pepper, chalk and mint lend brightness to the taut, very Ovello finish. In this tasting, the 2019 is positively stellar. It saw 25-30 days on the skins followed by 20-22 months in cask. Give it a few years to soften."
95 Points
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
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2019 Barbaresco 'Ronchi' DOCG
Usually $139 - Special Offer $125
"The 2019 Barbaresco Ronchi is a deep, potent wine. In this tasting, the Ronchi impresses with its stature, aromatic presence and textural intensity. Dark red cherry, red plum, cinnamon, rose petal and dried flowers emerge with a bit of coaxing, but the Ronchi is one of the least giving wines in the range today. I would cellar it for at least a few years. It is another wine where elegance and power meld together."
96 Points
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
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2019 Barbaresco 'Angelo' DOCG
Usually $229 - Special Offer $209
"The 2019 Barbaresco Angelo is a blend from Ronchi, Montersino and Ovello, co-fermented, done with extended submerged cap maceration that can go as long as 50-60 days. It offers remarkable depth in an elegant, transparent style that is hugely appealing. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, mint and raspberry all come together. Interestingly, it is the most reticent of the Barbarescos."
94+ Points
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
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These wines are available now at our special offer prices for the next 7 days only. To place your order simply click on the links above or return the attached form, by email, by fax on 03 9419 6970 or call us on 03 9419 6990.
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