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2004 Albino Rocca Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi
Nebbiolo
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Barbaresco
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Community Tasting Notes 31
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danstrings Likes this wine: 90 points
March 29, 2021 - Still hanging on but definitely losing some of its lustre - fruit still there but giving way to cigar box, tobacco, slight brett elements but in a good way.
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jschnabel wrote: 93 points
November 26, 2020 - A more fruit forward Barbaresco that has peaked its acidity, but has mellowed into a gracious queen. The nose shows faint dried flowers, wet earth from an herb garden and hint of minerals. The fruit is still jammy, but refined; hint of violets or licorice. The mineraltiy shows through as well. The finish is not as dry as a typical Langhe wine, but lingers beautifully. With a board of charcuterie you can’t really do better.
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melzar wrote: 93 points
January 9, 2020 - I've often heard wine geeks compare Piedmont wines to Burgundy. Now I understand. This wine has a forthcoming nose, and a palate packed with fruit with not a bit of weight. Long finish. Flavor profile diverges from Burgundy. Palate is dominated by licorice notes, affirming the place of origin. I disagree with the cellar tracker consensus that this should have been drunk by now. This wine will last on it's plane of maturity, but will not improve. Drink now and enjoy! Addendum: Day 4 at 55 degrees, this wine is still going strong. No hurry to drink up.
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europat55 wrote: 92 points
October 16, 2019 - Firm tannins
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Rezy13 Likes this wine: 92 points
January 31, 2017 - Tuesday Night Double Blind $50+ (Alpharetta, GA): Sediment, deep crimson core, lighter rim; rose, dried cherry, cedar, slight cinnamon, licorice, menthol, sandalwood, very fine mouth filling tannin, long classic Italian finish; called '04 Il Poggione as the tannins were firm and Nebbiolo like but color didn't suggest Nebbiolo; very nice.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2004
- Type Red
- Producer Albino Rocca
- Varietal Nebbiolo
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Vigneto Brich Ronchi
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Barbaresco
- UPC Code 8032539430562
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 237 (50%)
- Consumed 236 (50%)
Food Pairing
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- VarietyNebbiolo
- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- SubRegionLanghe
- AppellationBarbaresco
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