Ratings

Producer A Z	Wine A Z	Publication A Z	Rating A Z	Vintage A Z	Date A Z
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2018	04/2022 Review A beam of pure cherry is the hallmark of this round, supple red. Floral, mint, mineral and tobacco notes add depth as this unfolds gracefully to a lingering finish. This is firmly structured, yet balanced, with an aftertaste of fruit and wild herbs, tar and a chalky feel. Best from 2024 through 2040.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco is a terrific introduction to the year. Sweet tobacco, licorice, mint, dried flowers and rose petal all grace this ethereal, classy Barbaresco from the Rocca family. Silky tannins give the 2018 tons of up-front appeal and plenty of charm. This is beautifully done. The straight Barbaresco is mostly Meruzzano plus young vines in Ronchi.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco is a very pretty, intensely aromatic wine. Dried herbs, rose petal, blood orange, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and sweet dried cherry all grace this attractive, mid-weight Barbaresco from the Meruzzano cru. Drink it over the next decade or so. I would give this a good bit of air firrst, though.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Austere and tannic, this is monolithic and unyielding, with elements of ripe fruit, and sweet spice and tar notes. Hard to see where this is going now, but shows character. Reveals pure cherry flavors after a few hours of aeration, so decant or cellar. Best from 2011 through 2036.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco is a gorgeous entry-level wine in this range. Dark and fleshy, the 2016 offers terrific depth as well as plenty of character, which is great to see in its peer group. Black cherry, plum, mocha, leather, spice and licorice all meld together. One of the more open wines in the range, the Barbaresco will also give readers an idea of what to expect. This is an absolutely delicious wine in its peer group and price range. The straight Barbaresco is a blend from Meruzzano and young vine fruit from Ronchi.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Bright and energetic, this is full of cherry, raspberry and tar flavors, with a hint of wild herb, all matched to a rich texture. Balanced overall, this firms up as the dusty tannins kick in on the lingering finish. Best from 2023 through 2040.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco is a gorgeous entry-level offering from Albino Rocca. Ample and beautifully resonant on the palate, the 2017 possesses striking depth while retaining all of the glorious translucence of Nebbiolo. In this vintage, the 2017 has a bit more body and overall richness than is the norm, but that works so well in dialing up the sweet red berry, spice, mint and floral notes. It is such a gorgeous wine.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco is lovely. A wine of charm, the 2020 shows how appealing the vintage is. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, blood orange and mint are all nicely delineated. This mid-weight, vibrant Barbaresco is impeccable. It's a gorgeous entry-level offering from Albino Rocca.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2020	01/2023 Review The style is fairly reductive, with a menthol character, dark cherry fruit and minerals on the savoury nose. Full of sucrosity on the palate, with crunchy tannins of good ripeness, refreshing, lively, brilliant acidity and an amazing liquorice aftertaste with a zip of sternness which is welcome at this stage. From a vineyard with southeast exposure planted between 1950 and 1980, this ages for at least 20 months in German and Austrian oak casks.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2021	05/2024 Review Extremely enjoyable Barbaresco, with fresh strawberry and pomegranate fruit character, as well as fresh violets. Crisp, chewy palate with slightly chalky tannins, yet good on the finish due to the tension. Crunchy and ready to drink now.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2017	04/2022 Review This is bright and bursting with cherry, raspberry, licorice and iron aromas and flavors, while savory elements of eucalyptus, wild thyme and cut hay add detail. Fine balance and length. Best from 2024 through 2038.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Angelo is superb. The aromatics alone are simply beguiling. Rose petal, mint, lavender, pine, orange peel and sweet red cherry give the Angelo remarkable allure. Pliant and silky on the palate, with striking resonance, the Angelo impresses from the very first taste. Its overall balance is simply remarkable. I loved it.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Angelo is a blend taken from Ronchi, Ovello and Montersino that sees about 40 days on the skins, with submerged cap fermentation. Effusive and heady, the 2018 offers up beguiling aromatics and striking inner sweetness, all in an mid-weight style that is quite appealing. The 2018 is a bit nervy, but a few years in the cellar should do the trick.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Angelo is a blend from Ronchi, Montersino and Ovello, co-fermented, done with extended submerged cap maceration that can go as long as 50-60 days. It offers remarkable depth in an elegant, transparent style that is hugely appealing. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, mint and raspberry all come together. Interestingly, it is the most reticent of the Barbarescos.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	12/2018 Review Aromas of cherry, plum, sun-warmed hay, leather and tar show promise, but this red will need time to absorb the beefy tannins. Rich and powerful, with a long, chalky finish. Best from 2023 through 2043.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Really beautiful and subtle Barbaresco with ultra-fine tannins and gorgeous strawberry and light-cherry character. Medium-bodied, this is so persistent and mouth-caressing. Drink in 2020, but so pretty already.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	94 Points	2015	09/2019 Review Forest floor, woodland berry, crushed herb and dark culinary-spice aromas set the tone. The tight focused palate offers crushed strawberry, red cherry, licorice and a hint of exotic spice while firm fine-grained tannins provide the backbone. Drink 2025–2035.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Angelo is a blend of fruit mostly from Ronchi, with pieces of Montersino and Loreto that sees 55 days on the skins. Today, the Angelo is very tight and austere. Crushed rose petal, cedar and dried herb notes are pushed forward, while the fruit is more restrained in its expression initially. Time in the glass brings out the wine's pedigree as well as the raciness and natural richness of the year. There is so much to like here.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	06/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Angelo is the most elaborate and oak-forward of the three Barbaresco expressions presented by Albino Rocca this year. The wine opens to dark color saturation with blackberry, dried fruit and plum. You get extra layers of spice, smoke, tar and tilled earth as well. The wine is robust and full-bodied. It deserves to sit next to a nice cut of steak on the grill.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2016	11/2019 Review Crystal-clear purity of fruit with everything ranging from rose petals to strawberries to dried cherries. Elegant and graceful, yet at the same time strong and strapping, this full-bodied Barbaresco zips with agile acidity through muscular tannins and deepness of flavor like a well-built athlete skating on ice. Drink from 2022.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2016	09/2019 Review Rose petal, iris, dark-skinned berry and spice aromas mingle with balsamic notes of camphor on this fragrant, stunning red. Elegantly structured, the precise palate evokes cranberry, Marasca cherry, star anise and thyme set against tightly knit but refined tannins and bright acidity. It's a quintessential Barbaresco, with fantastic tension. Drink 2024–2036.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	97 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Cherry, kirsch and peony aromas and flavors are the main features of this delicate red. These themes are accented by tar, tobacco and underbrush notes, showing an underpinning of mineral as this builds to a long finish. Beautifully balanced, with a white pepper aftertaste. Best from 2022 through 2042.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Angelo, the estate's top bottling, is a blend of 50% Ronchi, 25% Montersino and 25% Loreto, done entirely in cask. Reticent at first, the 2016 needs several hours of air to start opening up. A super-classic expression of Nebbiolo follows, with hints of menthol, leather, iron, violet spice and licorice that develop later. The 2016 remains a wine of fascinating contrasts. It is at times light on its feet, while at other moments it comes across as much more powerful.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2018	04/2023 Review A solidly built red, with macerated plum and cherry flavors mingling with earth, leather and tobacco accents. Reveals tannins that are on the rustic side and dominate the finish now, with a hint of wild herbs on the conclusion. Best from 2024 through 2040. 175 cases made, 30 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2019	10/2023
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Angelo is an exotic wine. Macerated cherry, white flowers, apricot and spice are some of the many notes that grace this sensual, super-expressive Barbaresco. Fine tannins wrap it all together while lifted floral accents frame the finish. The Angelo is beautifully done.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2019	04/2024 Review A floral nose with subtle aromas of cherries, strawberries and citrus peel. Medium-bodied, firm and chewy on the palate, with a meaty structure. This will need a bit more time to soften. Try from 2028.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2018	06/2021 Review Pouring from the bottle with a light ruby color, the Albino Rocca 2018 Barbaresco Cottà shows dried cherry, cassis and lots of blue flower or summer lavender. This is a classic and neatly contained expression of cool-vintage Nebbiolo. The bouquet is fluid but also compact, and you can look forward to an interesting aromatic evolution to come as this wine continues along its aging path. Only 2,000 bottles were released.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Cottá shows the mid-palate pliancy and depth that is typical of this site, but in the gracious, understated style that defines the Rocca Barbarescos today, especially in this vintage. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice and leather all flesh out in the glass. Give it a few years to soften.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2019	06/2022 Review The Albino Rocca 2019 Barbaresco Cottà (with only 2,000 bottles made) shows a medium light consistency with pretty ruby and garnet highlights. Looking back at my past notes, it seems that the light color and luminous appearance is almost always a defining factor of this pretty wine. This Barbaresco follows through to the palate with exceptionally soft and silky sensations with subtle berry aromas, rose, licorice and tea leaf. There is an accessible side to Cottà for sure, but it would also be interesting to watch its future bottle evolution.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2019	08/2022 Review A perfumed and very fine wine with green strawberries and hints of cherry and lemon rind. Medium body and delicate tannins, with a fine texture and a medium-chewy finish. Drinkable now, but better in a year or two.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	01/2022 Review This features a firm backbone yet remains a generous red, evoking strawberry, cherry, sanguine, tar and smoky, savory flavors. Elegant and linear, with a long, detailed finish. Best from 2026 through 2043. 150 cases made, 40 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Cottá is stellar. This is the first year the Cottá was vinified in oak (as opposed to steel), with about ten days of submerged cap maceration at the end. It offers up an exciting mélange of dark cherry, plum, spice, cedar, tobacco, incense and mocha that build into the heady, explosive finish. Medium in body, with striking depth, the Cottá is superb.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2019	09/2022 Review Inviting aromas of toasted hazelnut, violet and ripe forest berry waft out of the glass along with a whiff of leather on this stellar red. Firmly structured and elegant, the savory palate is still young and primary but already shows juicy Morello cherry, cranberry, star anise and a hint of coffee bean alongside a backbone of fine-grained tannins. Vibrant acidity keeps it bright and balanced. Drink 2029–2044.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Cottà displays a subdued but steady personality. The bouquet is stitched carefully together with dried berries followed by balsam herb, rosemary sprig and cherry cola. There is an oxidative or slightly evolved note, but it is well massaged into the black fruit and spice that sits at the core of this Barbaresco from Neive. The mouthfeel is elegant and bright. This is the inaugural vintage by Albino Rocca.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WE - Wine Enthusiast	94 Points	2015	02/2019 Review This stunning, structured red has lovely floral and spice aromas of iris, violet and cinnamon that take center stage while red berry and menthol float in the background. Full bodied and extremely elegant, the tight polished palate delivers ripe morello cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and nutmeg framed in taut, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2023–2035.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2015	09/2018 Review This is very structured and linear with a fine line of tannins running through the center palate. Medium to full body. Cedar and dark-berry character. Long and focused. Muscular and fine-tuned. Drink in 2021.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	08/2018 Review Here in its first release, 2015 Barbaresco Cottà, shows the natural breadth of this vineyard in Neive. There has a real sense of weight and gravitas that distinguishes the Cottà in this range. I would give the 2015 at least a few years in bottle to fully come together. This is certainly an auspicious debut. The Cottà could very well be a new star in the range.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Dried strawberries, tea leaves, cedar and dried spices make for an enticing prospect. The full-bodied palate, meanwhile, has a regal core of tannin power, punctuated by mouthwatering acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink from 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Cottà shows all the density and power that is typical of this site in Neive, qualities that are further amplified by the smaller cask used for this tiny production bottling. Dark cherry, plum, graphite, licorice, spice and menthol add to an impression of gravitas in this powerful, muscular Barbaresco from Albino Rocca.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2016	06/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Cottà is a nicely executed wine with linear and crisp aromatic details that are all presented with purity and clarity. The wine also produces a soft and subtle side with a caressing mouthfeel that is framed by polished tannins and balanced freshness. This Barbaresco tastes great straight out of the gate. It would make a perfect companion to a porcini risotto.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2016	10/2019 Review Balsamic aromas of menthol mingle with new leather, crushed botanical herbs, iris and wild berry. Juicy and structured, the firm but elegant palate offers ripe Marasca cherry, licorice and grilled herbs alongside tightly knit, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. It's full bodied and focused. Best 2026–2036.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2017	10/2020 Review One of the highlights in this range, the 2017 Barbaresco Cottà possesses tremendous depth along with the sheer breadth that is the key signature of this Neive cru. Black cherry, plum, leather, licorice, mint and lavender soar out of the glass, all with the backing of serious tannins that are going to need time to soften. This is impressive stuff.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	06/2023 Review Notes of ripe cherries, ground spices and bark with hints of chocolate and dried leaves. Medium-bodied, polished and refined with a rather supple tannin structure yet with a firm, lingering finish. Try in a year or two.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	DC - Decanter	96 Points	2020	01/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Cotta is a powerful, dense wine that shows the natural richness of this site, but tempered by the restrained style that runs through all these wines. Succulent red cherry, red plum, blood orange, spice. There's gorgeous depth here.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	09/2023 Review This vineyard is where the Tortonian imprint from the land gives complex and long lived wines,' says Albino Rocca. The presence of high amounts of limestone in the soil seems clear in the very fresh pomegranate fruit, sweet violet, yet tense, very classic, pure redcurrant fruit alongside whiffs of cinnamon. The attack is full of sucrosity and savouriness, relaxing, elegant acidity, lifted and high with velvety if not silky tannins. Warming but balanced. Great tension of fruit and a great wine.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2021	05/2024 Review Aromas of fruit, sweet violets and roses. It’s more upfront on the palate, with firm dusty tannins, refreshing acidity and a good cherry-pit finish. Medium-bodied. Needs a year to be more enjoyable.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2018	06/2021 Review Showing a very fine and lean appearance, the Albino Rocca 2018 Barbaresco Montersino is delicate and nuanced even at this very young stage in its life. There are layers of small berry, cassis, grilled earth, blue flower and crushed stone that complete this very classic portrait of a grape. Only 2,000 bottles were released.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Montersino stands out for its inner perfume and aromatic presence. This mid-weight, lithe Barbaresco is super classy. Dried rose petal, orange peel, mint and wild flowers open with a bit of coaxing. This is an intensely floral, ethereal style, but there is plenty of Nebbiolo grip. The 2018 is all class.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Montersino marries elegance with power. Sweet wild cherry, tobacco, cedar, mint, spice and dried flowers open first, followed by a kick of Nebbiolo acids and tannin that make themselves felt on the mid-palate and finish. Complex and beguiling, the Montersino has a lot to say in 2019. There's real depth here, not to mention tons of character.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2019	09/2022 Review Underbrush, dark cherry and hazelnut aromas form the nose along with a pretty whiff of blue flower. Firmly structured, the savory palate offers ripe Morello cherry, ground clove and licorice framed in tightly knit, fine-grained tannins. Give it a few more years to fully unwind. Drink 2027–2034.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Montersino is silky, gracious and enveloping, all while retaining a very classic mid-weight sense of structure. Rose petal, mint, game, sweet red cherry, chalk and white pepper add an attractive aromatic register. All the elements are very nicely balanced in this mid- weight Barbaresco.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Aromas and flavors of medicinal herbs, juniper, sage, cherry, mineral and licorice mark this savory red. Firm and a bit austere now, with a core of ripe fruit and dusty tannins shaping the finish. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Lovely softness and juiciness to this Barbaresco with delicious strawberry and light chocolate character. Medium-bodied, round and pretty. Drink now.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Montersino is marked by distinct floral overtones, bright red berry fruit and gracious, mid-weight structure. Clean mineral notes add energy to a Barbaresco that stands out for its tense, crystalline personality. Pine, mint, chalk and crushed rocks give the 2016 its distinctive aromatic upper register to balance things out. This is such a vivid and expressive wine.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2016	08/2019 Review There are beautiful notes of rhubarb and rose petals on offer here, as well as incense and thyme. Medium to full body, round yet structured tannins and a chewy finish. Drink from 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Pure, exhibiting rose, cherry and raspberry aromas. Elements of tobacco, eucalyptus, mineral and tar chime in on the palate. Elegant and long on the finish. Firms up and shows fine balance overall. Best from 2022 through 2037.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2016	10/2019 Review Camphor, underbrush, clove and rose petal aromas lead the nose. The linear, focused palate offers sour cherry, star anise and cracked herbs alongside racy acidity and ground clove before a saline and orange zest finish. Young and austere, it needs time but shows great potential. Drink 2026–2036.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Montersino offers a striking mix of energy, power and depth. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, white flowers, chalk and pine are all laced together in a lithe Barbaresco that pulses with vibrancy. The Montersino impresses with its persistence and feeling of vitality.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Rose, underbrush, tilled earth and leather aromas mingle with balsamic whiffs of eucalyptus. The savory full-bodied palate is also earthy, offering ripe black cherry, raspberry, tobacco and a hint of game set against rather lively acidity and fine-grained tannins. Drink after 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2020	06/2023 Review Attractive aromas of red berries like raspberries and strawberries with hints of dried herbs, walnuts and bark. Medium-bodied, juicy and bright with fine, velvety tannins that are firm and grippy. Lingering finish. Very fine. Drink from 2025.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	DC - Decanter	95 Points	2020	01/2023 Review A pure violet perfume shines from the glass allied to dark wild fruits and watermelon. Full of sucrosity on the palate, this Montersino is vibrant and savoury, with elegant tannins and lifted, integrated acidity. There is a lot of limestone here at 400m where this vineyard is based and which imprints a remarkable finesse.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Montersino is intensely floral and savory, reflecting a slightly higher position on the slope in a cool site. Dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, spice and earthy tones lend character. There is plenty of complexity and nuance here, and certainly more than enough depth to balance the tannins. This is a fine vintage for the Montersino.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2021	04/2024 Review A perfumed nose with cherries, wild strawberries, dried rose hips and pink peppercorns. Juicy and bright on the palate with crunchy tannins. Medium-bodied, tense and focused with a firm finish. Drink after 2027.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto marries depth, energy and the pedigree of this site. There is real intensity here. Firm Ovello tannins wrap around sweet red cherry, leather, spice, menthol and licorice. Bright saline notes and piercing young Nebbiolo tannins extend the finish effortlessly. This is a super-classic expression of Ovello.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2019	06/2022 Review This bottle now names the vineyard cru, Ovello, as well as the plot within that site, Vigna Loreto. The Albino Rocca 2019 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto shows a smooth consistency (especially when compared to the more angular and determined Ronchi). However, Ovello doesn't hold back on power either, and the wine counts long palate persistency with lingering tones of wild cassis, rose and crushed limestone. To me, this wine offers the best of both world with the softness of Cottà and the background tightness of Ronchi. Only 3,000 bottles were made.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2019	01/2022 Review Expressive for its aromas and flavors of rose, this red also boasts generous cherry, strawberry, mineral, white pepper and tobacco notes. Supple and harmonious, with ample structure for aging. Stylish and long. Best from 2026
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2019	09/2022 Review Iris, rose and baking spice aromas take center stage on this beautiful red. It's young and tight but already delicious, featuring ripe red cherry, star anise and ground clove set against a backbone of bright acidity and noble tannins. It will age well for years. Drink 2029–2039.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is fabulous. Bright and translucent, with terrific energy, the 2019 is all class. Crushed red berry fruit, rose petal and orange peel convey the purest essence of Nebbiolo classicism. White pepper, chalk and mint lend brightness to the taut, very Ovello finish. In this tasting, the 2019 is positively stellar. It saw 25-30 days on the skins followed by 20-22 months in cask. Give it a few years to soften.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	09/2019 Review Of the three single-vineyard expressions of Barbaresco from Albino Rocca tasted this year, the 2015 Barbaresco Ovello (with 2,500 bottles made) exhibits the most defined mineral note. The bouquet shows dark fruit, spice and medicinal herb. It also delivers a very pretty and defined note of crushed granite or pencil shaving. The Ovello is also distinguished by a sweet and more succulent mouthfeel. Of these three wines, including the Barbaresco Cottà and the Barbaresco Ronchi, this is my favorite.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Aromas of roses, orange peel and fresh plums. Full body, yet very fine tannins that give this such pretty finesse, tension and form. Hard not to drink now, but a long life ahead. Try in 2021.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Enticing aromas of star anise, blue flower, wild berry, menthol and a whiff of new leather all come together on this gorgeous elegantly structured red. The full-bodied creamy palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, baking spice, licorice and tobacco framed in fine-grained tannins that offer seamless support. It's balanced, with fresh acidity. Drink 2022–2035.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WS - Wine Spectator	96 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Pretty cherry, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors define this elegant, supple red. Firmly structured and beautifully integrated, leaving a lingering aftertaste of iron, tobacco and underbrush. Best from 2022 through 2042.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is beautifully lifted in the glass. Even in this warm vintage, the Loreto retains the nerve and tension that are such signatures of this Barbaresc vineyard. Crushed flowers, dried herbs, mint and chalk are all nicely delineated in a precise, finely sculpted Barbaresco endowed with real character. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2015 for at least a few years before diving into bottles.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Dried peaches, rose petals and orange peel all make for a very fragrant impression. Medium-to full-bodied and velvety in terms of tannin texture, but with underlying chewiness. Real kick of acidity on the finish. Drink from 2021.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	08/2019 Review A wine of density and power, the 2016 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is marked by its vertical build and overall sense of structure. Dense and pliant in its first impression, the 2016 has plenty of muscle lying in the background. Iron, smoke, wild berry, hard candy, spice and sweet floral notes all develop. Time in the glass brings out a more aromatic side of the wine's personality to complete things very nicely. The incisive Ovello tannins naturally need time to soften, but all the elements are in the right place.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2016	10/2019 Review Wild berry, pressed rose and camphor aromas mingle with a whiff of pipe tobacco. The palate is vibrant and precise, showing ripe red cherry, orange zest, clove and star anise alongside firm acidity and taut but fine-grained tannins. Drink 2024–2034.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Sour cherry and rose petal aromas segue into currant, licorice and loam flavors in this elegant yet tightly wound red. Austere and a bit severe on the finish today, yet shows terrific balance and length. Best from 2022 through 2037.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Ovello is fine and sculpted, as wines from this cru are, but in 2017 it has an extra bit of weight that really balances some of the natural austerity that comes so easily in Ovello. Crushed red berries, chalk, mint, white pepper and rose petal fill out the layers effortlessly. Vivid and translucent in the glass, the 2017 is incredibly beautiful and so expressive.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2020	06/2023 Review Aromas of ripe strawberries and cherries with tree bark, nutmeg and sandalwood undertones. Medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins that are melted into the wine. Solid fruit core and vivid acidity with a tense, lengthy finish. Try from 2025.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is a bright, nervy Barbaresco, Kirsch, dried flowers, chalk, mint and white pepper give the 2020 its distinctive upper register. This mid-weight, vibrant Barbaresco needs time to soften. It is the most reticent of these wines.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2021	05/2024 Review Attractive red berries with hints of spices, nutmeg and cocoa. Medium-bodied with dusty tannins that are firm and lightly chewy. Dry and polished on the palate, with juicy acidity and a firm finish. Try from 2027.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	04/2022 Review Pretty aromas and flavors of rose, cherry, strawberry and currant are accented by loam, iron and eucalyptus in this fluid and solidly structured red, which is approachable and should age well too, with terrific freshness and energy on the long aftertaste. Best from 2024 through 2040. 163 cases made, 42 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2016	09/2021 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi is one of the best wines in this range from the Rocca family. Sadly, there is just one 15HL cask of it. The Riserva finds a super-appealing middle ground that marries classicism with power. Black cherry, plum, lavender, spice and menthol give this brooding, potent Barbaresco tons of nuance. Fabulous.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2023 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi is a powerful, dark wine. Black cherry, plum, leather, gravel and incense bring out the darker side of the Nebbiolo. Sage, menthol and pine are some of the nuances that linger o the potent close. Firm, muscular tannins suggest a few years in the bottle are warranted.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2018	06/2021 Review With fruit from the village of Barbaresco, this wine shows a broad and more wide-sweeping approach to the bouquet. The Albino Rocca 2018 Barbaresco Ronchi offers cassis and wild rose with a more etched tone of crushed stone at the back. Its overall performance remains quite elegant, but I can't help but notice the extra momentum and power on offer here. This was a release of about 8,000 bottles.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2018	04/2022 Review The core of cherry and raspberry flavors are shaded by licorice, iron, tar and eucalyptus notes in this complex, sinewy red. Balanced and long, with a touch of heat on the finish, yet this should evolve nicely. Best from 2025 through 2040.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Ronchi is another gorgeous wine in this lineup from Rocca. As always, the Ronchi is a Barbaresco of breadth and power. In 2018, those qualities are expressed in a decidedly understated manner. Wild cherry, plum, sage, tobacco and menthol are all kicked up in this super-expressive Barbaresco. Hints of orange peel, spice, star anise and sweet ptpe tobacco grace the layered, exquisite finish
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2019	06/2022 Review The Albino Rocca 2019 Barbaresco Ronchi is concise and tight with precise aromas of blackcurrant, aniseed, crushed stone and blue flower. Ronchi fruit often shows this more angular and linear quality, and these traits come through with special sharpness in this vintage. Additionally, there is an earthy, crushed limestone quality that also seems specific to this expression. The tannins are hard and firm, setting this wine up for a longer drinking window. Production is 8,200 bottles.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	08/2022 Review Fresh strawberry with hints of cherry, as well as orange peel. Medium to full body with chewy tannins and a savory finish. Give this two or three years to soften and come together. Try after 2024.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	01/2022 Review Round and fruity, featuring cherry, raspberry, earth, tar and white pepper aromas and flavors. Reveals a floral hint, too, as this plays out with grace and finesse. Well-structured and silky. Best from 2025 through 2040. 650 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2019	09/2022 Review Floral aromas of rose and violet align with Morello cherry and aromatic herb on this fragrant red. Precise and savory, the palate is still youthfully tense, delivering red cherry, pomegranate and licorice alongside tightly wound, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Give it time to fully develop. Drink 2029–2039.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Ronchi is a deep, potent wine. In this tasting, the Ronchi impresses with its stature, aromatic presence and textural intensity. Dark red cherry, red plum, cinnamon, rose petal and dried flowers emerge with a bit of coaxing, but the Ronchi is one of the least giving wines in the range today. I would cellar it for at least a few years. It is another wine where elegance and power meld together.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	09/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Ronchi is driven by dark and succulent fruit. Aromas of blackberry, dried cherry, spice, tobacco and smoke come together in seamless fashion. The wine offers intensity and power, all lavished over an accessible and velvety mouthfeel. You especially taste the warm vintage on the finish with cherry confit and blackberry preserves.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	11/2018 Review A mix of sweet cherry, licorice and tar flavors, backed by dense tannins, this red has all the elements in the right proportions but will require time for them to come into balance. Fine length. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	10/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Ronchi is gorgeous. The richness of the vintage marries very well with the personality of the site, which results in an ample, powerful wine of real character. Bright red cherry, mint, chalk and floral overtones abound. The tannins need time to soften, but that should not be an issue here. This is an impeccable wine from the Rocca family.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Aromas of blueberries and hot stones follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh and vivid finish with lovely chocolate and hazelnuts. Clean and refined throughout. Drink or hold.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	94 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Aromas of iris, rose red berry and baking spice lead the way. On the full-bodied but seemingly weightless palate, firm close-grained tannins support dried morello cherry, licorice and clove alongside a savory, almost salty note. Drink 2020–30.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Boysenberries, cherry tart, blueberries and lavender introduce a very floral bouquet. Despite the initial, fragrant impression, this Barbaresco is deadly serious, coating the full-bodied palate in layers of structured tannins. Impressive, contrastive wine. Drink from 2024.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Ronchi brings together all the Albino Rocca signatures in a deep, fleshy wine loaded with personality. Sweet black cherry, plum, leather and spice all infuse this sumptuous, creamy Barbaresco with a good bit of richness to play off the tannins that lurk beneath. The 2016 carries its power with remarkable grace and balance. Orange peel, mint, sweet red cherry, spice and crushed flowers linger in a gorgeous Barbaresco that is at once translucent, powerful and deep.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2016	09/2019 Review Forest floor, new leather, underbrush and eucalyptus aromas mingle with a whiff of peppercorn. On the full-bodied, focused palate, tightly knit, noble tannins and bright acidity frame juicy Morello cherry, licorice, tobacco and a hint of truffle. Drink 2026–2036. Cellar Selection.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	96 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Fresh and pure, with rose, strawberry, cherry and licorice flavors that are well-defined and long. Tobacco and tar accents add complexity as this red remains delicate and detailed from beginning to end. This is all about finesse rather than power. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	06/2019 Review These are all finely crafted wines from Albino Rocca. The 2016 Barbaresco Ronchi is a precise and balanced expression that shows impeccable aromas and fresh primary fruit. You get a clear and unobstructed view onto the vintage thanks to the small details—wild berry, rose hip, toasted almond and licorice—that this wine delivers with such forthcoming ease. I would pair it with a post-meal plate of powerful gorgonzola, sliced pears and sweet dates.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	07/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Ronchi is the most representative of this estate because it's where this family estate was born. Grapes from this site have been fermented into wine for many generations starting with great, great grandfather (trisnonno) Carlo who was one of the founding members of the Cantina Sociale di Barbaresco in 1894. The Ronchi cru is planted to 50- to 70-year-old vines on calcareous marl soils that are rich in minerals. This wine reveals a distinctively floral bouquet with pretty contours of crushed stone, white licorice and wild rose. The cornerstones of the characteristic Nebbiolo bouquet are all firmly in place. The Ronchi offers a prominent and pronounced bouquet, followed by medium depth and less power on the mid-palate. The finish might be a bit shorter, but those 2017 tannins pop in at the back, giving the wine firm grounding. Of these three wines, the Ronchi has the most pliant tannins. Fermentation lasts about 30 days in stainless steel, and the wine is racked into Stockinger 20-hectoliter botte (which are very popular in these parts) to rest for two years. Some 7,500 bottles were made, and this wine hit the market in March 2020.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Ronchi is terrific. Dark, ample and resonant, the Ronchi envelops all the senses from the very first taste. Succulent red cherry, plum, rose petal, spice, mint and licorice all build as the Ronchi shows off its considerable allure. Readers will have a very hard time keeping their hands off this jewel of a wine from the Rocca family.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2017	11/2020 Review Bright cherry, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this elegant red, which is firm and vibrant, with refined tannins lending support. There is excellent harmony here, and the aftertaste lingers with a mineral element. Best from 2022 through 2042. 650 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	06/2023 Review This is red-fruited and floral with citrus peel, rose petals and some undergrowth notes. Medium-bodied, polished and delicate with fine tannins and fresh cherry-fruit in the middle. Very attractive. Try from 2025.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Ronchi stands out in this range for its breadth and textural resonance. There's gorgeous palate presence. Sweet red plum, blood orange, spice, new leather and incense fill out the layers. It’s a compelling wine in every way, and one that handles its alcohol quite well.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2020	01/2023 Review The style is fairly reductive, with a menthol character, dark cherry fruit and minerals on the savoury nose. Full of sucrosity on the palate, with crunchy tannins of good ripeness, refreshing, lively, brilliant acidity and an amazing liquorice aftertaste with a zip of sternness which is welcome at this stage. From a vineyard with southeast exposure planted between 1950 and 1980, this ages for at least 20 months in German and Austrian oak casks.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2021	04/2024 Review Red berries, orange peel, dried lavender and crushed stones on the nose. Medium-bodied, restrained and polished, with a dusty texture to its tannins. Dry and a little chalky at the end. Try from 2027.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Barbera d'Alba is another beautiful wine from this vintage at Albino Rocca. Raspberry, freshly cut Lowers and spice are all perked up by bright acids. This brisk, delineated, tank-aged Barbera is all class.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2017	11/2018 Review A distinctive graphite aroma is matched to flavors of black currant and blackberry, tinged by violet. This is elegant and focused, with a long, harmonious aftertaste. Drink now through 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	09/2023 Review The 2022 Barbera d'Alba is another delicious entry-level wine from Albino Rocca. It captures notable freshness and energy. Dark red cherry/plum fruit, spice, leather and blood orange are all dialed up. Vinification and aging in steel keeps the flavors vibrant.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2020	11/2022 Review The 2020 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin is deep, Mavorful with tons of character. It emerges from the Cottà cru, where the wines are naturally rich and creamy. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, leather and incense all open nicely. A year of aging in cask adds structure. What I like most about the 2020 is the combination of fruit intensity and depth, but in the restrained, classic style that is the norm here these days.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	08/2017 Review The 2015 Barbera d'Alba Gepin is terrific. Dark, rich and voluptuous, but with plenty of structure, the 2015 expresses all of the natural intensity of the year while retaining a very appealing sense of translucency. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, leather, mint and dried herbs add to the wine's forward, racy personality.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	03/2019 Review A powerful red, with blackberry, plum, leather and earth flavors displayed on a muscular structure. Deep and long, showing balance in an oversized way. Drink now through 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2018 Review The 2016 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin is superb, and it has just been bottled. Vibrant, nuanced and full of life, the 2016 exudes the combination of richness and detail that makes so many wines in this vintage so alluring. Black cherry, plum, lavender, licorice and dark spice add further shades of complexity to this super-expressive Barbera from Albino Rocca. The Gepin emerges from a parcel in Cottà and spends 12 months in cask.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	08/2019 Review Just bottled, the 2017 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin is dark, racy and enveloping, with plenty of the textural richness that is such a signature in this vintage. Black cherry, plum, dark chocolate, mocha, spice and licorice are all fused together. Unctuous and deep, the 2017 has plenty to offer; it may very well turn out even better than this note suggests.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	09/2023 Review The 2021 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin offers a compelling mix of dark cherry/plum fruit, along with hints of mocha, spice and leather that add complexity. Bright acids pull it all together nicely. The 2021 spent a year in a cask. It's gorgeous wine and also a fine example of the house style at Albino Rocca today.
Albino Rocca	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba captures all the elegance of this late-ripening vintage. Fresh and aromatic, with striking depth, the 2021 is lights out. A burst of dark red cherry, plum, rose petal and lavender lingers on the impossibly long finish. The 2021 is the best Dolcetto here in recent memory.
Albino Rocca	Langhe Nebbiolo Rosso di Rocca	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	08/2017 Review The 2016 Langhe Nebbiolo Rosso di Rocca is another gorgeous entry-level wine from Albino Rocca. With the 2016, the Rosso di Rocca is a Langhe Nebbiolo, with the Nebbiolo coming from a newly acquired parcel in Magliano Alfieri, in Roero. What comes through is a relatively powerful, broad expression of Nebbiolo, with dark tonalities of fruit and a fair bit of brawn. The 2016 is a very pretty wine, but readers should expect a more potent style than in the past. The 2016 was done with short macerations and aged entirely in steel. Even so, it has quite a bit of tannic clout. This is a serious wine at its level.
Albino Rocca	Langhe Nebbiolo Rosso di Rocca	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2017	12/2018 Review A burst of bright cherry marks this young, fruity red, accented by light earth and tobacco notes, but the emphasis is clearly on the fruit. Fine length. Drink now through 2024.
Albino Rocca	Langhe Nebbiolo Rosso di Rocca	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Rosso di Rocca is a blend mostly of Nebbiolo from Roero with a touch of Cabernet Franc left over from the experimental days in Piedmont. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice, lavender and dried herbs all grace this exquisite, aMordable Piedmont red. Drink it over the next few years.
Albino Rocca	Nebbiolo d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Nebbiolo d'Alba is gorgeous. Spice, blood orange, mint, wild cherry and rose petals give the 2018 a hole range of classic Nebbiolo aromas and flavors. The Nebbiolo d'Alba emerges from young vines parcels across the Rocca family's holdings. It is as good and affordable an alternative to Barbaresco as readers will find. I loved it.
Albino Rocca	Nebbiolo d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Albino Rocca	Nebbiolo d’Alba	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	11/2022 Review The 2020 Nebbiolo d'Alba emerges from the part of San Rocco Seno d'Elvio that is in Alba (as opposed to in Barbaresco). Wild cherry, cedar, tobacco, spice, dried herbs and blood orange are some of the many aromas and Qavors that open in the glass. Mid-weight structure and polished tannins add to its considerable appeal.
Albino Rocca	Nebbiolo d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	09/2023 Review The 2021 Nebbiolo d'Alba is sourced from vineyards that are just over the border from the Barbaresco production zone. Medium in body and nicely textured, with tons of character, the 2021 has to much to offer.

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