Reviews & Ratings

2003 Albino Rocca Italian (Piedmont) Red "Barbaresco - Vigneto Brich Ronchi"

Winery: Albino Rocca

Vintage: 2003

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Barbaresco - Vigneto Brich Ronchi"

Wine Category: Italian (Piedmont) Red

Grape blend: 100% Nebbiolo

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Barbaresco

State or country: Italy

Price: $63

Cases produced: 2,083

KWG Score: 90 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.99-90)

Review date: November 4, 2007

Wine Review: I generally prefer Barbaresco over Barolo’s because they are more approachable at a young age. This Barbareso from Albino Rocca fit that bill. This wine opens with an intense cherry bouquet with hints of licorice. On the palate, this wine is rich, concentrated, dry, and has wonderful spicy plum like flavors. The finish is very very dry, has noticeable fine tannins, and is quite lengthy. This is a wine that you could enjoy now with a steak, but it will also show well for the next 5 years coming out of your cellar. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Color: Deep garnet red Nose: Intense, frank, fruity, cherry, blackberry, vanilla, toasted nuts, sweet spices Flavor: Rich, soft, quite fresh, fine tannins, good persistence.

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