The masculine and potent 2001 Barbaresco Rabaja caps off this strong showing. Backward and brooding, it displays a penetrating, alcoholic nose with suggestions of tar, smoke, mint, and truffles along with super-ripe roasted fruit flavors and a balsamic note on the long finish. Superb, complete, and thoroughly satisfying, Bruno Rocca’s 2001 Rabaja is a wine that strikes a stunning balance between elegance and power. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2016. Importer: Blavod Extreme, Franklin, TN; tel. (615) 771-9111

This is always one of the best from Barbaresco, and deservedly. Aromas of very ripe raspberries and blackberries with a hint of cedar. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. This is refined and structured. Best after 2009. 1,200 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add