Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 8 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

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.

How to serve Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabaja

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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 · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabaja

What does Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabaja taste like?

On the nose, rosehip, violet, raspberry, cherry, butter. On the palate, red fruit, broad tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. 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.

When should I drink Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabaja?

Drink 8 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabaja?

Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. The braise meets the cru's broad tannin and red-fruit depth.

What grapes are in Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabaja?

The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barbaresco DOCG.

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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