Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata

Wines

Rocche dell’Annunziata is a historic and iconic vineyard in the municipality of La Morra, purchased by the Rinaldi family in 1969, which boasts an excellent south-west exposure and an altitude of approximately 280 meters (919 feet) at the highest part. The soil consists of sandstone and calcareous conglomerates, hence its name “rocche” (rocks), which provide good water drainage..

Appellation: Barolo DOCG, Rocche dell’Annunziata

Type: Red, dry

Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo (Michet and Lampia)

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:

Color: Ruby garnet red with slightly orange highlights after aging.

Bouquet: The greater presence of sand compared to the upper part of the Cru imparts ethereal aromas of great finesse with floral notes of rose and violet. .

Taste: On the palate, this wine is warm, persistent, and harmonious. There are layers of sweet spices and pronounced minerality leading to a lingering finish featuring extremely elegant tannins.

Alcohol: 14-15% (varies with vintage).

Serving Suggestion: Serve at a 16-17°C (61-63°F) in a tall, fairly wide goblet.

Pairing: Red meat, braised meats, game and most any cheese – especially a pecorino with truffles.

Vinyard Notes:

Production Area: In the municipalities of La Morra and Barolo..

Elevation: 280 meters (919 ft) a.s.l.

Exposure: Southwest.

Vine: Nebbiolo Michet and Lampia.

Training System: Guyot.

Soil: Sandstone and calcareous conglomerates, hence its name “rocche” (rocks), which provide good water drainage.

Age of Vines: Planed from 1970 - 1980.

Winemaking Notes:

Harvest: Middle of October.

Vinification: Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with an automatic pump-over system for a period of 25-30 days.

Aging: The wine is refined for at least three years in large-capacity (5,000 liters) Slavonian oak barrels.