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Bruno Rocca's Barbaresco is vinified alone with the youngest Nebbiolo grapes grown in Nieve. Ruby red color with garnet reflections, the nose prevails hints of black fruit such as blackberry, plum and black cherry, which are accompanied by the slightly faded floral notes of violet, rose and spices. The taste is elegant, full, with a long and persistent finish and a slight hint of cocoa.
The history of the company today known as Bruno Rocca has its roots in the nineteenth century and is deeply linked to the Barbaresco territory, of which it preserves the culture and centuries-old traditions on each label. The first Rocca to be the historical reference is Francesco (1834-1894) who together with his brother manages a multipurpose farm in which viticulture takes a primary role, but it’s to his nephew Francesco Rocca born in 1907 who was responsible for the change in 50s of the last century. In 1958 Francesco moves the winery and its activities from the center of Barbaresco to the Rabajà zone, whose vineyards give Barbaresco Nebbiolo grapes of far superior quality to the others. Bruno Rocca, son of Francesco, born in 1951 leads the company towards the production of his wine under the family name in the late ’70s, going from grape growers to wine growers. In 1978 the first wines were bottled and a deep company rationalization was started in which the primary objective became the production of wines of excellent quality, rather than quantity, capable of expressing the age-old typicality of Barbaresco and making the most of the family cru: the Rabajà. In the 90s Bruno’s foresight was rewarded internationally, at the same time new vineyards were acquired and in addition to Barbaresco, the production of the great Piedmontese labels began: Langhe Nebbiolo, Barbera d’Alba and d’Asti, Dolcetto and Chardonnay. Today the sons Francesco and Luisa in the third millennium consolidate the family business, continuing in that secular activity of valorization of the land and its vines in perfect balance between man and nature.
Bruno Rocca’s Barbaresco has a taste that reflects the typical characteristics of the clayey and tuffaceous soils on which the Nebbiolo grapes are grown in the San Cristoforo, Marcorino and Fausoni Cru. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks for about 20-25 days, followed by 12 months of aging in barriques and 12 months in larger barrels, both of French oak. Still a great elegant and intriguing wine from the Piedmontese winery.
Region: Piedmont
Year: 2020
Alcohol content: 14,5%
Volume: 75 cl.
Winery: Bruno Rocca
Grape: Nebbiolo
Name: Barbaresco DOCG
Pairing: Ideal with red meats, game, roasts, aged cheeses.
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