The 2008 Barbaresco Ronchi is a pretty, mid-weight Barbaresco laced with sweet red cherries, licorice, tobacco and grilled herbs. Deceptively medium-bodied at first, the wine fleshes out beautifully on the palate while maintaining a firm sense of structure. The energetic, tightly wound finish suggests the wine will benefit from another few years in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2028.
This is a terrific set of wines from Angelo Rocca. The Barbareschi in particular have become much more refined over the last few vintages than was the case previously.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119