Packaged with the black label, the Bruno Rocca 2013 Barbaresco Maria Adelaide pours from the bottle with a medium garnet color and an elegantly compact appearance. The bouquet has moved away from primary intensity to embrace some beautiful tertiary definition; however, it appears lively and bright nonetheless. This special bottling (made with a selection of the estate's best fruit) shows lots of the proverbial red fruit energy (as opposed to dark fruit) that is so specific to Nebbiolo. Maria Adelaide undergoes a more drawn out oak regime with 18 months in barrique followed by another 12 months in oak casks. A mere 3,000 bottles exist.

This red has some weight, if not fully mature and expressive yet. Offers plenty of tar, iron and underbrush notes, with the currant and cherry flavors buried. It holds together nicely, with a lingering finish. Best from 2024 through 2038. 248 cases made, 24 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add