As if the Barbaresco Coparossa weren’t enough, Bruno’s 2010 Barbaresco Rabaja simply steals the show. Sheer aromatic generosity, so clear and sharp, bursts from the glass. Once your nose settles in, it is rewarded with a veritable parade of floral, spice and bright berry aromas. This unstoppable wine shows the highest levels of class and elegance. This is one bottle seriously worth putting aside. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035. Bruno Rocca is one of the protagonists of the so-called Rabaja renaissance. A handful of producers in Barbaresco have banded together to draw attention to this historic vineyard just meters below the town’s main street. Bruno’s wines are always focused and sharp. Their beautiful qualities are reflected in the etched elegance of the bird feather drawings that adorn his beautifully designed labels. Various American Importers, including: Ipo Wine, New York, NY; tel. (917) 470-4747; Dionysus Import, Houston, TX; tel. (713) 822-8007; Epic Wines, Santa Cruz, CA; tel. (831) 689-9080

Shows impeccable balance, with expressive cherry, strawberry, floral, licorice and spice flavors. The tannins are there, but everything is in the right place for a promising evolution. Best from 2016 through 2028. 1,000 cases made, 220 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add