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.
Score: 95
Tasting date: September 2022
Vinous - Antonio Galloni
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This bottle now names the vineyard cru, Ovello, as well as the plot within that site,
Vigna Loreto. The Albino Rocca 2019 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto shows a smooth consistency (especially when compared to the more angular and determined Ronchi). However, Ovello doesn't hold back on power either, and the wine counts long palate persistency with lingering tones of wild cassis, rose and crushed limestone. To me, this wine offers the best of both worlds with the softness of Cottà and the background tightness of Ronchi. Only 3.000 bottles were made.
Score: 95
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate -- Monica Larner
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Barbaresco. Just mid ruby. A minerally, savoury raspberry nose with hints of crushed sea shells. Fresh, perfumed raspberry fruit that is still very youthful and with gripping tannins. A beauty in the making.
Score: 17.5
Tasting date: 11 May 2022
Jancis Robinson -- Walter Speller
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Score: 96 - Cellar Selection
Wine Enthousiast
| Wijnsoort | Rode wijn |
| Land | Italië |
| Streek | Piemonte, Barbaresco |
| Producent | Albino Rocca |
| Druivensoort | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Jaartal | 2019 |
| Kleur | Robijnrood |
| Smaak | Droog |
| Stijl | Krachtig, elegant en complex |
| Combineert goed bij | Wild, rood vlees, harde kazen, truffelgerechten |
| Bodem | Klei en kalksteen met zandige aderen |
| Flesrijping |
2025 - 2039
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| Alcoholpercentage | 14,5% |
| Serveertemperatuur | 16 - 18 graden |
| Inhoud | 750ml |
| Wettelijke vermelding | bevat sulfiet |