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Albino Rocca Barbaresco 'Ronchi' DOCG 2020
Vintage Character
2020 Albino Rocca Barbaresco "Ronchi" DOCG is a single-vineyard Barbaresco from the Ronchi MGA in Piedmont, crafted from Nebbiolo and shaped by one of the appellation’s most esteemed hillside sites. The 2020 vintage is widely regarded as strong in Barbaresco: a generally balanced growing season delivered fruit with both aromatic precision and ripe tannic structure. Ronchi is known for its steep exposures and Barbaresco’s classic calcareous clay and limestone-rich soils, a combination that helps give the wine its lifted perfume, firm architecture, and the finesse that distinguishes top Nebbiolo from this commune.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The Wine Advocate awarded this wine 94 points, a fitting marker for a Barbaresco that marries depth with poise. The nose opens with red cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal, violet, and orange peel, followed by hints of anise, sweet spice, and a light savory earthiness. On the palate it is taut and layered, with vivid acidity, fine but persistent tannins, and a long, mineral finish carrying notes of crushed herbs and licorice. Pair it with veal shank, duck breast with cherry glaze, or porcini risotto.
Winery Background
Albino Rocca is one of Barbaresco’s benchmark family estates, built over generations and today guided by Daniela, Monica, and Paola Rocca, with a clear focus on transparent, site-driven Nebbiolo. The estate is known for sustainable vineyard work, careful hand-harvesting, and a restrained cellar approach that avoids over-extraction. Fermentation is designed to preserve vineyard character, and élevage in large oak casks rather than heavily marked small barrels helps keep the emphasis on perfume, structure, and terroir definition. That balance of tradition, precision, and vineyard expression is what makes Albino Rocca such a trusted name in Barbaresco.
2020 Albino Rocca Barbaresco "Ronchi" DOCG is a single-vineyard Barbaresco from the Ronchi MGA in Piedmont, crafted from Nebbiolo and shaped by one of the appellation’s most esteemed hillside sites. The 2020 vintage is widely regarded as strong in Barbaresco: a generally balanced growing season delivered fruit with both aromatic precision and ripe tannic structure. Ronchi is known for its steep exposures and Barbaresco’s classic calcareous clay and limestone-rich soils, a combination that helps give the wine its lifted perfume, firm architecture, and the finesse that distinguishes top Nebbiolo from this commune.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The Wine Advocate awarded this wine 94 points, a fitting marker for a Barbaresco that marries depth with poise. The nose opens with red cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal, violet, and orange peel, followed by hints of anise, sweet spice, and a light savory earthiness. On the palate it is taut and layered, with vivid acidity, fine but persistent tannins, and a long, mineral finish carrying notes of crushed herbs and licorice. Pair it with veal shank, duck breast with cherry glaze, or porcini risotto.
Winery Background
Albino Rocca is one of Barbaresco’s benchmark family estates, built over generations and today guided by Daniela, Monica, and Paola Rocca, with a clear focus on transparent, site-driven Nebbiolo. The estate is known for sustainable vineyard work, careful hand-harvesting, and a restrained cellar approach that avoids over-extraction. Fermentation is designed to preserve vineyard character, and élevage in large oak casks rather than heavily marked small barrels helps keep the emphasis on perfume, structure, and terroir definition. That balance of tradition, precision, and vineyard expression is what makes Albino Rocca such a trusted name in Barbaresco.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryAlbino Rocca
Grape VarietiesNebbiolo
WinemakerDaniela Rocca
CountryItaly
Expert RatingRP 94, JS 95
RegionPiedmont
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionBarbaresco
Alcohol Level14.5
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
Deco Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$480
HK$480
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