Barbera d'Asti

Bruno Rocca

Pronunciation
BARB-era duh-ah-stea
Year
2009
Type
Red
Winery
Bruno Rocca
Region
Piemonte
Oenologist
Bruno Rocca

Overview

This is the first vintage of the Barbera d’Asti from Bruno Rocca and is very different in style and quality from many other Barbera d’Asti. He was inspired to look at this area by the fact that whereas the best sites in Alba are planted with Nebbiolo, the best vineyards in the Asti area grow Barbera and therefore have the quality potential Bruno is looking for.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
100% Barbera
Vinification
Fementation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation in Allier oak barrels.
Aging
12 months in Allier oak barrels. 4 months in bottle.
Alcohol
14.5%
| Appearance
Intense deep red
| Aroma
Perfumes of ripe fruit on the nose, with notes of blackberries, plums and bilberries
| Taste
Great intensity, warm, ripe and rounded, supple tannin structure, long and spicy
| Serving Suggestions
Roast duck, Braised beef and game. Great with BBQ steak.

Barbera d'Asti

Suggested Retail:
$30.50
CSPC#:
726657
Available Sizes:
750ml
Bottles Per Case:
12

Reviews

Wine Spectator - September 2008 - James Suckling - 90 points

Balanced aromas and flavors of berries and bitter orange peel, with hints of chocolate and mineral. Medium-bodied, with loads of flavor and good clean length. Such balance. Drink now. 800 cases made.