COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Bruno Rocca
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bruno Rocca's Rabajà is a benchmark expression of Barbaresco, sourced from one of the region's most celebrated and historic crus. The Rocca family has deep roots in the Langhe, with Bruno Rocca taking over the estate in the late 1970s and shifting focus toward estate-bottled, terroir-driven wines. The Rabajà vineyard is famous for its steep, south-to-southwesterly facing amphitheater, which catches optimal sunlight. The unique microclimate and ancient soils of this site yield Nebbiolo of extraordinary complexity, structure, and longevity, making it a highly sought-after bottling for collectors worldwide.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€85
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Rabajà vineyard is widely considered one of the absolute finest crus in the entire Barbaresco appellation.
Fact 02
The vines for this bottling are between 50 and 60 years old, first planted in 1964.
Fact 03
The 2021 vintage benefited from heavy winter snows that provided vital water reserves during a dry summer.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this single-vineyard Barbaresco is designed to respect the unique character of the Rabajà terroir. Grapes are entirely hand-harvested from old vines ranging from 50 to 60 years of age, followed by rigorous sorting. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with a skin-contact maceration period lasting between 20 and 25 days to extract color, fine tannins, and structural components. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak casks for 14 to 16 months, allowing the tight-knit tannins to integrate before final blending and bottling.
