Albino Rocca Barbaresco Vignetto Brich Rochi 2004

 

Wine Spectator 94 points

Wine Advocate 92 points

Review:

Has very focused, intense aromas of crushed blackberry, with freshly sliced mushroom. A full-bodied, massive wine with supersilky tannins and a finish that lasts for minutes. Yet this is balanced and classy. Very impressive, maybe another 2000. Best after 2012. - Spectator

The 2004 Barbaresco Bric Ronchi reveals a deep, dark color and a full-bodied, weighty expression of ripe fruit. Long and sweet on the palate, this fat, ripe Barbaresco offers outstanding length and plenty of style. It was aged 70% in French oak (80% new) and 30% cask. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. Rocca is among the producers who has been scaling back the use of small new oak barrels in favor of medium-sized 20 hectoliter casks. His wines today are less explosive, but far more elegant. - Wine Advocate