In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: rosehip, violet, raspberry, cherry, butter

Palate: red fruit, broad tannin

Bruno Rocca's flagship from the Rabaja cru: deep garnet, an embracing nose of rosehip, violet and buttery notes opening to raspberry and cherry, with soft broad tannins and a long, sumptuous finish.

What it pairs with

  • Brasato al Barolo
    The braise meets the cru's broad tannin and red-fruit depth.
  • Tajarin with white truffle
    Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury, floral core.
  • Aged Castelmagno
    Salt sharpens the rosehip and cherry lift.

History

Bruno Rocca began bottling in 1978 and built his reputation on the Rabaja cru in Barbaresco, one of the appellation's most prestigious sites.

  1. 1985 — Bruno Rocca establishes Rabaja as his flagship Barbaresco

Facts

Producer
Bruno Rocca
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barbaresco DOCG
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 80 to 150 at retail
Drinking window
8 to 30 from vintage
First vintage
1985

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid mood contemplative mood elegant nebbiolo occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price fine single vineyard still red
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