Ronchi 2019 Barbaresco

The nose shows sweet cherry, sour cherry, a bit of orange peel, and forest floor. The palate has a richness to it for a Barbaresco with a present tannin base, a bit of texture and a flavor set of orange peel with sweet cherry, cedar, leather, and baking spices. D&M Tasting Notes

The Rocca family’s peerless Nebbiolo wines are still an insider’s secret, representing some of the better values in Barbaresco. This fourth generation vine-growing family lives, literally, in the ‘Ronchi’ vineyard— with older vines that wind around the family home and cellars. This petite valley, close to Neive, is charmed: bordered by cru ‘Montestefano’ to the north and ‘Moccagatta’ to the south, it is shaped like a perfect amphitheater, capturing the sun and giving Nebbiolo both the concentration and ripe elegance that is the hallmark of fine Barbaresco. Aromas of black cherries, light herbs, warm leather; concentrated yet balanced, with moderate tannins and good length. Importer Notes.