Estate History: Notary documents from the 19th century attest to the presence of the Rocca family in the township of Barbaresco since 1834, the same year their ancestor Francesco (1834-1894) was born. In 1864, Francesco drafted... Read More
Tasting Notes: Usually predominantly (90%) from the relatively cool and elevated site Basarin in Neive – Bruno Giacosa is the other main proprietor of this cru. A Barbaresco from a small family estate with a mere 7 hectares... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis is ruby red at the core with slight garnet reflections, this intense Barolo has an ethereal nose, with powerful aromas of dried fruit, jam, licorice, and violet. A rich, full-bodied... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Carlone Estate focuses on Boca and the varieties, Nebbiolo, Croatina that make it up. After pressing, the wine is aged in Slovenian oak for eighteen months and then prepared for bottling. The first Boca wine... Read More
Tasting Notes: Barolo ‘Monprivato’ is one of Italy’s most famous single vineyard bottlings. The Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio estate—the motto of which—“Only the memory of the past can open the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Oddero Barolo Brunate has a vibrant ruby color, leaning towards garnet, with intense notes of roses and violets, accompanied by a touch of damp earth and ripe red fruit. Tannins are persistent, though soft,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Olek Bondonio Roncagliette 2018 benefits from an hour or two of air and then opens with a stunning display of cedar, ripe cherry and rose petal aromatics. The palate is supple and generous with dark cherry and... Read More
