Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto 2017

Barbaresco. Tasted blind. Mid ruby that is already a little developing and with orange tinges. Rich cherry fruit nose with a hint of oatmeal. Perfumed marasca cherry fruit on the palate with a rich layer of dusty tannins and lots of acidity that keeps the whole lively. Ready now, but should be allowed a little more age (Walter Speller).

Jancis Robinson score: 17
Tasting date: 20 July 2020
Drinking window: 2022 - 2030

JancisRobinson.com

The 2017 Barbaresco Ovello is fine and sculpted, as wines from this cru are, but in 2017 it has an extra bit of weight that really balances some of the natural austerity that comes so easily in Ovello. Crushed red berries, chalk, mint, white pepper and rose petal fill out the layers effortlessly. Vivid and translucent in the glass, the 2017 is incredibly beautiful and so expressive.

Score: 94
Tasting date: October 2020
Drinking window: 2023 - 2035

Vinous -- Antonio Galloni

A rich, layered Barbaresco with serious depth of fruit and ripe-tannin structure that gives the wine depth and muscle. It’s full-bodied and flavorful. Give it time to open. Try in 2024.

Score: 95
Tasting date: aug 2020
Drinking window: 2024 > 

James Suckling

Wine Enthusiast: 96 

falstaff: 91