# Albino Rocca Barbaresco (2021)

- **Producer:** Albino Rocca
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €44
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, rose, violet, black pepper, red plum, red cherry, liquorice, black plum, cedar, vanilla, cloves, dried fruit, leather, tobacco, forest floor, earth

## About this wine

The Albino Rocca Barbaresco 2021 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barbaresco DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. The Albino Rocca estate boasts a four-generation winemaking history, with a focus on traditional methods and precision viticulture. The wine is a blend from various vineyards, including the historic Ronchi vineyard, known for its old vines. The estate emphasizes respect for the grape and the territory, employing integrated viticulture practices.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards include historic 'Ronchi', with vines up to 70 years old.
- Fermentation lasts 3-4 weeks on skins.
- Aged in large German and Austrian oak casks (botti).
- Estate has a four-generation winemaking history.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure, characterized by firm tannins and vibrant acidity, makes it an excellent companion for rich, protein-heavy dishes. Tannins bind with proteins in meat, softening the wine and enhancing the savory flavors of the food. The wine's complexity and aromatic profile can stand up to and complement robust flavors like game, herbs, and earthy mushrooms.

## Wine making process

The Albino Rocca Barbaresco is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation occurs on the skins for three to four weeks, potentially utilizing submerged cap maceration. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for at least 20 months in large format (20 hl) German and Austrian oak casks. The estate employs integrated viticulture, avoiding herbicides, pesticides, and additives, reflecting a commitment to purity and respect for the terroir.