# Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata (2018)

- **Producer:** Azienda Agricola Roberto Voerzio
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piedmont, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €33
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, red plum, violet, rose, cloves, cedar, vanilla, chocolate, dried fruit, forest floor, leather, earth, tobacco

## About this wine

Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy, produced by Azienda Agricola Roberto Voerzio. The estate is situated in La Morra, an area with a long history of viticulture. This particular wine originates from the esteemed Rocche dell'Annunziata vineyard, recognized for producing wines of notable power and dynamism. The winery was founded in 1986, continuing a legacy of winemaking in the region.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards in La Morra have been documented since 1350.
- The Rocche dell'Annunziata vineyard is considered a top-tier site for Barolo.
- Roberto Voerzio's estate was founded in 1986.
- Production for the 2019 vintage was limited to 900 bottles.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust structure, high tannins, and full body are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes. The tannins bind with the proteins in red meat, softening the wine and making the meat more succulent. Earthy notes in the wine complement dishes featuring mushrooms and truffles.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata involves extended aging periods. Following fermentation (details not specified for this vintage), the wine spends 24 months maturing in a combination of used barriques and 20 hectoliter barrels. This is followed by a further 8 months in steel tanks and an additional 8 months of bottle aging before the wine is considered ready for release. This extended maturation is designed to integrate the wine's components and develop its complexity.