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2021 Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabaja

John Caro

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A highlight and home vineyard of the Bruno Rocca range, the Rabaja is a reference point for the region. A wine of immense distinction and directness, some small format French oak enriching the mouth feel and underlining the savoury power. A deeply compelling offering from a bold producer not afraid to break the moulds to capture the vineyard they love so well. With X factor and age-worthiness, this is a don't-miss for the cellar.

$185.00 in mixed 6+ or $210.00 per bottle

Overview

Grape

Nebbiolo

Its Origins

Bruno Rocca’s parents bought the estate's current property in the 1950‘s when they moved to Rabaja from Barbaresco. Bruno took over the estate when his father died in 1978. As a consummate modernist, Bruno uses modern technology to produce wines with tremendous intensity of fruit balanced by the characteristic Piemontese structure and a judicious use of oak. His wines look, smell and taste like real Nebbiolo and unlike an increasing number of other Piemonte producers, he never feels the need to add a certain extra something to deepen the colour or round out the palate. Bruno started bottling in 1978 and since then has risen to the top of the quality tree in this area, producing a Barbaresco and the single vineyard Rabaja Barbaresco. His daughter, Luisa now works with him at the estate as the marketing manager.

What The Critics Say

94/100 Vinous, Antonio Galloni

“The Rabajà vineyard is one of the most historic, famous, and sought-out crus of Barbaresco. Their grandparents Rocca Francesco and Bo Maria Adelaide purchased it in 1958, with its farmhouse of the same name. The winery sits above it today. It was planted in 1964. The vineyard is steep and is situated at an altitude of 260-315 metres. The vines are approximately 60 years old. The 2021 Barbaresco Rabajà is a racy, super-classic, austere young wine. Dried herbs, mint, spice, rose petal, dried flowers and a whole range of mineral accents abound. The 2021 is going to require a bit of patience, as it is massively shut down. The 2021 is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine." Drink 2025 – 2043

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Nebbiolo
Region	Piedmont
Closure	Cork
Volume	750ml
Maturity	2025 - 2043

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