Albino Rocca
Alba, Piedmont
Wines:
Rosso di Rocca 08
Barbera d’Alba 08
Barbera d’Alba Gepin 07
Barbaresco 06
Barbaresco Ronchi 06
Barbaresco Loreto 06
Moscato d’Asti 09
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Pronunciation:
ahl-BEE-noh ROHK-kah
Two vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of Albino and Angelo Rocca’s Barbaresco: Loreto and Bric Ronchi, both remarkable crus of the appellation. A new plot has been contracted in San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, in the township of Alba, from which a regular Barbaresco is made, 2001 being the first released vintage.
The viticultural practices are strict: organic fertilization, short pruning and green pruning. The very low production per hectare results in remarkable concentration – an engaging delight to the palate and a guarantee of longevity that many a Barbaresco no longer possesses.
Equally important: while already producing very fine wine, Albino and Angelo Rocca have a true yearning for improvement, and an openness towards novel winemaking techniques which they successfully apply. Proof of this are the wines still resting in the cellar’s casks and barriques, the quality of which rivals the very best Barbaresco. And, naturally, in keeping with the sound viticultural wisdom that, in Piedmont, holds to giving over each exposure to whichever varietal is most suited to it, the estate also produces small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty-flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape. A fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes, a pleasant red “Vino da Tavola” (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) and a Moscato d’Asti complete the range.
Albino and Angelo’s wines have been acknowledged and praised by the Italian and international specialised press.
The extremely modern new cellar was finished in 2004.
