I always look forward to tasting the wines of Bruno Rocca and his family because they are always so expressive of vintage and territory. The 2018 Barbaresco gives us quite a few blanket descriptors that can be applied to the 2018 growing season. The wine is ethereal and delicate with cool-climate freshness, wild berry, fragolino di bosco and rose hip. There is a transparent and honest quality to the fruit that leaves plenty of room for those background tones of crushed limestone or white rock. To the palate, this Barbaresco is extremely fine and polished. About 14,000 bottles were released.

This light-bodied red is highlighted by cherry, strawberry, rose and mint aromas and flavors. Firm and linear, with a spicy, earth-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2038. 1,233 cases made, 105 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add