Bruno Rocca Barbaresco 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bruno Rocca
Label Name:
 
Barbaresco
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barbaresco, Piedmont (Neive area)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for 2019: Wine Spectator ~94, Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~93–94, Wine Enthusiast ~92. Single-cru Rocca Barbarescos (Rabajà, Currà, Maria Adelaide) earned mid-90s from various critics

Tasting Note
Perfumed Nebbiolo with rose and violet, red cherry, pomegranate and raspberry, plus tobacco, licorice and star-anise spice. Bright acidity, firm silky tannins and pronounced mineral undercurrent; long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, osso buco, mushroom risotto, roasted pork, aged Parmigiano. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, shiitake mushroom dishes, soy-glazed pork, Sichuan-style dishes (moderate spice).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel with selected/native yeasts, extended maceration; aged 12–18 months in French oak (small barrels and larger casks) then bottle-aged.

Vineyard Info
Rocca family growers in Barbaresco since 1834. Estate focuses on classic crus (Rabajà, Currà, Marcorino, Fausoni) using sustainable/organic practices and careful vineyard selection from Neive-area sites.