About this wine
Bruno Rocca's entry-level Barbaresco DOCG is a blend of parcels from Neive, San Cristoforo, Marcorino, and Fausoni, with vines averaging 25-30 years old, farmed organically at 250-300m altitude with yields kept to roughly 40 hl/ha. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel for 20-25 days with malolactic fermentation, followed by 18 months in French oak barrique and a further 8 months of bottle aging before release. It offers a classic, accessible introduction to the estate's terroir-driven style.
The most approachable gateway into Bruno Rocca's Nebbiolo style.
Sommelier's Note
"This is the wine that shows you why Bruno Rocca is a Barbaresco benchmark before you spend the money on the cru bottlings."
Food Pairings
A versatile Nebbiolo that pairs well with braised beef, veal ossobuco, mushroom risotto, and aged Toma cheese.
When to drink it
Everyday fine dining, introduction to Barbaresco
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $60-75 (reference, ex-tax US market average)
Terroir & Winemaking
Fermented in stainless steel for 20-25 days with malolactic fermentation; aged 18 months in French oak barrique plus 8 months in bottle. Fruit sourced from organically farmed parcels in Neive, San Cristoforo, Marcorino, and Fausoni at 250-300m altitude, yields around 40 hl/ha.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is Bruno Rocca's base Barbaresco different from the cru bottlings?
- It is a blend of several organically farmed parcels (Neive, San Cristoforo, Marcorino, Fausoni) rather than a single vineyard, giving a more approachable, immediately drinkable expression of the house style.
- How long is it aged?
- 18 months in French oak barrique followed by 8 months of bottle aging before release.
- Is it ready to drink on release?
- Yes — it is designed to be more approachable young than the Rabajà or Currà cru wines, though it can also hold for several years.
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