2008 Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabajà

Community Tasting Notes (18) Avg Score: 91.8 points

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  11/23/2023 - Yagil wrote: 91 Points

  Piemonte - mature Barolo & Barbaresco (at my home): Nose:
  
  Initial: A mix of mature and youthful character. Rich notes of dried cherries, plums, and figs mingle with floral hints like violets and roses.
  Developing: As the wine opens up, subtle earthy nuances emerge, including truffles, undergrowth, and forest floor. Hints of leather, tobacco, and balsamic may also appear.
  Palate:
  
  Medium-bodied: The wine strikes a balance between power and elegance.
  Fruit: Mature red fruit flavors remain at the core, supported by hints of spice like black pepper and clove.
  Acidity: Bright and refreshing, keeping the palate engaged and preventing the wine from feeling heavy.
  Tannins: Fine-grained and well-integrated, offering structure without being harsh.
  Finish: Long and lingering, with echoes of fruit, spice, and earth.
  Overall:
  
  Complex and nuanced: This wine rewards careful attention, revealing new layers with each sip.
  Balanced: Despite its richness, the acidity and tannins keep everything in harmony.
  Elegant: True to the Barbaresco style, this wine is more feminine and refined than its Barolo counterpart.
  Evolving: At 16 years old, the 2008 Rabajà is drinking beautifully but still has the potential to age further.

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  9/13/2022 - gbejjani Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Interesting mix of aged and young, with slow and steady evolution, cherry and earthiness combined with vibrant acidity; developing noticeable pepperiness over dinner. Complex and fascinating.
  
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  9/3/2020 - …. wrote: 93 Points

  More or less the same experience as my last bottle a year+ ago. The tannin and acidity is a little less pronounced this time though, medium to medium+. It still delivers dark fruit, especially dark cherries, and the earthy notes are maybe a little more pronounced this time. A hint of menthol can be added as well. The aftertaste is quite intense and keeps going for a while. Still a 93, but it's probably at its peak now and maybe even on the way down.

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  2/19/2020 - SARED wrote: 92 Points

  Two Bruno Rocca: Nose: A bit muted. Dark tar, rose, cherry. Spice.
  Palate: Similar to the nose with more black plum. Silky mouth feel, a polished touch with precise acidity. Medium finish.
  As wined warmed up, a little alcoholic heat poked out on the finish.

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  4/8/2019 - …. wrote: 93 Points

  A very good wine, close to its peak probably, but could be kept in the cellar a little longer as well. I think I'm gonna start drinking mine now though. The tannin and acidity are notable but do not affect the general balance of the wine in a negative way at all. It delivers a lot of dark fruit, earthy essences and tobacco. A good balance and strong aftertaste. All in all a very good experience.

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