Episode 4: Italian Wine Tasting Workshop Series – Meet Great Wineries of Italy – Albino Rocca, Pristine and Seductive Barbaresco

“Paola, Monica and Daniela Rocca have unhesitatingly taken up the winemaking and moral legacy of their father Angelo following since his untimely death in 2012. They now continue with the story that won many fans thanks to above all to the happy combination of courteous affability permeating the Ronchi farm and the appealing, well-measured pace of the Estate’s Barbarescos.” Gambero Rosso

“Albino Rocca is one of the most intriguing estates in Barbaresco right now.” Antonio Galloni, Vinous

“Albino Rocca’s wines are characterised by beautifully pristine aromas and a seductive texture…” Susan Hulme MW, Decanter

The Rocca family have been cultivating Nebbiolo for over a century and produced their first own label Barbaresco in 1971. They own 18 hectares of vineyards with some vines dating back 70 years. Their holdings include some of the historic and important crus of Barbaresco: Ronchi, Ovello, Cotta and Montersino.

MWM Wine School is very proud to present to you this in-depth tasting workshop of 2.5 hours with the live-stream session for the audience to meet the Rocca family – Daniella, Paola and Carlo (Paola’s husband) and taste their all-star line-up of Barbaresco:

Single vineyards:

2017 Barbaresco Ronchi (96 WE; 95 WS; 94 Vinous)

2017 Barbaresco Cotta (95 Vinous; 94 WE; 94 WS)

2017 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto (96 WE; 94 Vinous; 94 WS)

2017 Barbaresco Montersino (95 WE; 92 Vinous)

The Blends:

2016 Barbaresco (92 Vinous)

2016 Barbaresco Angelo (97 WS; 96 WE; 94+ Vinous)

Vertical tasting of Ronchi:

2016 Barbaresco Ronchi (96 WE; 96 WS; 95 Vinous)

2006 Barbaresco Ronchi (92 WS)

1996 Barbaresco Ronchi (95 WS; 93 RP)

Speaker:

The workshop will be hosted by our VIA Italian Wine Ambassador and Certified Italian Wine Educator – Justin Chen. Seats are limited, so book now before it is too late!