2020 Ronchi di Giancarlo Rocca Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
$37.99
Vineyard Area: From vines on the eastern end of Barbaresco within an amphitheater-shaped cru called "Ronchi" — vines have been planted from 1970 and 2016.
Soil: Limestone marl with clay deposits of medium compactness
Elevation: 250 meters
Exposure: East-southeast
Vinification: Manually harvested, de-stemmed and crushed followed by a 12-15-day native fermentation and maceration in a stainless steel vat.
Maturation: 22-24 months in large Slavonian oak cask
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- Appellation Barbaresco
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Ronchi
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Nebbiolo
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Steak!, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Big Power