Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ronchi DOCG 2019

The Albino Rocca 2019 Barbaresco Ronchi is concise and tight with precise aromas of blackcurrant, aniseed, crushed stone and blue flower. Ronchi fruit often shows this more angular and linear quality, and these traits come through with special sharpness in this vintage. Additionally, there is an earthy, crushed limestone quality that also seems specific to this expression. The tannins are hard and firm, setting this wine up for a longer drinking window. Production is 8.200 bottles. 

Score: 94
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate -- Monica Larner

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Barbaresco. Just mid ruby and youthful looking. Compact, youthful, sweet red fruit on the nose with hints of black tea leaves. Supple and generous sweet-sour raspberry fruit perfectly balanced by bags of sandy tannins that go on and on. Very long and with amazing focus. A gorgeous wine that needs more time. 

Score: 17.5
Tasting date: 11 May 2022
Jancis Robinson -- Walter Speller

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Score: 96 - Cellar Selection
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