COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Albino Rocca
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ronchi 2020 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the Barbaresco DOCG in Piedmont. The 'Ronchi' cru is the winery's historic vineyard, with vines planted between 1950 and 1980. The Rocca family, now in its fourth generation, manages the estate with a philosophy of respecting nature and traditional winemaking. The vineyard's location, elevation, and soil composition contribute to the wine's distinctive profile.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Some vines in the Ronchi vineyard are over 70 years old.
Fact 02
The winery is located directly atop the Ronchi vineyard.
Fact 03
The Rocca family has cultivated this specific cru for generations.
Fact 04
Barbaresco DOCG regulations mandate a minimum of 26 months aging, including 9 in barrel.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ronchi 2020 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation occurs in steel or oak barrels, followed by a long maceration period. The wine is aged for approximately 20 months in 20 hl German and Austrian oak barrels and then refined in bottle for at least 6 months. The estate employs organic and sustainable farming practices, including reduced vine treatments and the elimination of herbicides.
