Bruno Rocca Rabaja Barbaresco 2021 - 1.5L

Bruno Rocca Rabaja Barbaresco 2021 - 1.5L97 Wine Advocate Drink Date: 2026 2045 Always a crowd pleaser, the Bruno Rocca 2021 Barbaresco Rabaj is especially defined by its mineral nuances that are chalky, powdery and refined. This wine wears that mineral mantel like a champion, and I can't say that many Nebbiolos pull it off as well as this. The Rabaj also shows expertly worked tannins that are glossy, polished and firm. This site sits at 250 to 300 meters in elevation on tuffaceous clay and

offering rich flavors and a distinctive character

crafted through a collaboration between Rhône expert Harry Bosmans and Eric Bonnet of Domaine Bastide Saint Dominique

and partners Bill and Julia Wayne

• Fermentation takes place in cement tank

The rounded palate shows flavors of apricot and honey finishing with a sea-salt note and crisp acidity

the 2021 notched a 94VM:

helping to draw out the harvest for as long as possible

5ha vineyard of centenarian cordon trenzado (braided vines) Listan Blanco at 600m elevation

Structured and dramatic

Spring rains totaling around 400 millimeters triggered a devastating outbreak of downy mildew

I met senator Albertini’s heir Filippo Antonelli for lunch in the excavated cellar of Castello di Torre in Pietra

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