Albino Rocca Barbaresco Angelo DOCG 2016

The 2016 Barbaresco Angelo, the estate's top bottling, is a blend of 50% Ronchi, 25% Montersino and 25% Loreto, done entirely in cask. Reticent at first, the 2016 needs several hours of air to start opening up. A super-classic expression of Nebbiolo follows, with hints of menthol, leather, iron, violet spice and licorice that develop later. The 2016 remains a wine of fascinating contrasts. It is at times light on its feet, while at other moments it comes across as much more powerful.

Score: 94+
Tasting date: May 2019
Drinking window: 2022 - 2036

Vinous -- Antonio Galloni

Barbaresco. Tasted blind. Mid ruby. Perfumed and slightly flowery. Elegant and layered palate. Very slow to unfurl and with firm but elegantly built tannins, but they need time. Very long and fragrant finish. (Walter Speller)

Jancis Robinson score: 17
Tasting date: 14 May 2019
Drinking window: 2022 - 2032

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