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Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barbaresco
WE
94
WS
91
Additional vintages
2020 2019 2018
WE
94
Rated 94 by Wine Enthusiast
Enticing scents of camphor, blue flowers and wild berries come to the forefront along with spicy notes. Elegantly structured and vibrant, the savory, linear palate features ripe strawberry, cranberry and licorice framed in lithe, taut tannins. Bright acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2023–2033 ... More details
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Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto 2018 750ml

SKU 891611
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Professional Ratings
WE
94
WS
91
WE
94
Rated 94 by Wine Enthusiast
Enticing scents of camphor, blue flowers and wild berries come to the forefront along with spicy notes. Elegantly structured and vibrant, the savory, linear palate features ripe strawberry, cranberry and licorice framed in lithe, taut tannins. Bright acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2023–2033
WS
91
Rated 91 by Wine Spectator
A meaty red, displaying muted plum, cherry, licorice, earth and menthol flavors. Tannic and a little gruff today, with accents of black pepper and tar on the finish. Best from 2025 through 2038. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.
Winery
The Loreto vineyard is located on the west side of the Geographical Mention “Ovello”, in the heart of the historic area of Barbaresco. Vinified separately for the first time in the 1980’s tells another story of Barbaresco, first a wine full of harmony accompanied by intensity, structure and warmth.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barbaresco
Additional vintages
2020 2019 2018
Overview
Enticing scents of camphor, blue flowers and wild berries come to the forefront along with spicy notes. Elegantly structured and vibrant, the savory, linear palate features ripe strawberry, cranberry and licorice framed in lithe, taut tannins. Bright acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2023–2033
green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

The name 'Nebbiolo' means 'fog' in Italian, and there is some debate as to the origin of this unusual name. However, many people claim it has something to do with the milky white dust which covers these dark, round grapes as they begin to reach maturity. The Nebbiolo grapes are most renowned for their inclusion in the finest wines of Italy, where they are allowed to age and mellow their strong tannins, producing wonderfully complex wines packed with dense, interesting flavors Most commonly, Nebbiolo wines hold beautiful tones of truffle, violet and prunes, and are highly aromatic and mellow on the palate. Their popularity and fame has helped them become established in several New World countries, where they continue to seduce and fascinate wine drinkers looking for an elegant, sophisticated wine which packs in plenty of wonderful flavors
barrel

Region: Piedmont

The beautiful region of Piedmont in the north west of Italy is responsible for producing many of Europe's finest red wines. Famous appellations such as Barolo and Barbaresco are the envy of wine-makers all over the world, and attract plenty of tourism as a result of their traditional techniques and the stunning setting they lie in. The region has a similar summer climate to nearby French regions such as Bordeaux, but the rest of their year is considerably colder, and far drier as a result of the rain shadow cast by the Alps. The wineries which cover much of Piedmont have, over many generations, mastered how to make the most of the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive here, and nowadays are beginning to experimenting with many imported varietals to increase the region's range and meet international demand.
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Country: Italy

It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.
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Varietal: Nebbiolo

The name 'Nebbiolo' means 'fog' in Italian, and there is some debate as to the origin of this unusual name. However, many people claim it has something to do with the milky white dust which covers these dark, round grapes as they begin to reach maturity. The Nebbiolo grapes are most renowned for their inclusion in the finest wines of Italy, where they are allowed to age and mellow their strong tannins, producing wonderfully complex wines packed with dense, interesting flavors Most commonly, Nebbiolo wines hold beautiful tones of truffle, violet and prunes, and are highly aromatic and mellow on the palate. Their popularity and fame has helped them become established in several New World countries, where they continue to seduce and fascinate wine drinkers looking for an elegant, sophisticated wine which packs in plenty of wonderful flavors
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