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Piedmont

Appellation: BARBARESCO DOCGZone: Barbaresco, Neive, S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio (Alba)Cru: n/aVineyard extension (hectares): 1.5Blend: 100% NebbioloVineyard age (year of planting): Nebbiolo 1997,1998,2004Soil Type: Calcareous/Clayey/Sandstone with bluish marlExposure: South/south-eastAltitude: n/aColour: Bright ruby red with garnet reflectionsNose: Fine, elegant, fruity, raspberry, strawberry and black cherriesFlavour: Dry, warm, quite smooth, fresh, medium-bo-died, rightly tannic, intense, quite persistent, fresh and fruity finishServing temperature (°C): 16-18Match with: Pasta with meat sauce, medium sesoned cheeseAverage no. bottles/year: 7,000Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 6Notes: n/a

Vinification and ageing: Fermentation and maceration with the skins for 15/20 days in steel vats with tempe-rature control (28-30 degrees C). The wine matures in large oak casks of Austrian/German oak (20 Hectolitre capacity) for 20 months. Finishing in the bottle for 5 months.

Awards: 2013 vintage: Wine Enthusiast 90/100

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Barbaresco

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Piedmont

Appellation: BARBARESCO DOCGZone: BarbarescoCru: RonchiVineyard extension (hectares): 2.7Blend: 100% NebbioloVineyard age (year of planting): Nebbiolo 1950,1964,1967,1968,1974Soil Type: Calcareous-Clayey with grayish marlExposure: South-EastAltitude: n/aColour: Deep garnet redNose: Intense, frank, fruity, cherry, blackberry, vanilla, toasted nuts, sweet spices, complex, balsamic and mi-neral notesFlavour: Rich, soft, fresh, fine tannins, good persisten-ceServing temperature (°C): 18Match with: Savoury pasta dishes, grilled meat, me-dium seasoned cheesesAverage no. bottles/year: 8,000Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 5Notes: n/a

Vinification and ageing: Fermentation and macera-tion with the skins for 15/20 days in steel vats with temperature control (28-30 degrees Celsius). The wine matures in large casks of Austrian and German oak (20 hectolitres capacity) for 20 months. Finishing in the bottle for 10 months.

Awards: 2013 vintage: Wine Enthusiast 92/100

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Barbaresco “Ronchi”

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Piedmont

Appellation: BARBARESCO DOCGZone: BarbarescoCru: Ovello Vigna LoretoVineyard extension (hectares): 0.5Blend: 100% NebbioloVineyard age (year of planting): Nebbiolo 1970Soil Type: Calcarous, clayey with sandExposure: South-westAltitude: n/aColour: Intense garnet redNose: Elegant, intense, fruity, blackcurrant, blueberry, aromatic herbs, spicesFlavour: Full-bodied, supple, warm, sweet tannins, very long persistenceServing temperature (°C): 18Match with: Spicy meat dishes, cheese, pasta dishes with meat sauceAverage no. bottles/year: 2,600Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 5Notes: The name of the wine has changed as in 2007 the production regulation has become more strict and the subzone (in this case “Ovello”) must be mentioned on the label. For this wine the vineyard (Vigneto Lo-reto) is also mentioned on the label, consequently the regulation requires the maximum grape production per hectare to be 10% lower.

Vinification and ageing: Fermentation and maceration with the skins for 15/20 days in steel vats with tempe-rature control (28-30 degrees C). The wine matures in large oak casks of Austrian/German oak (20 Hectolitre capacity) for 20 months. Finishing in the bottle for 5 months.

Awards: 2013 vintage: Wine Enthusiast 94/100

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto

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Appellation: BARBERA D’ALBA DOCZone: n/aCru: n/aVineyard extension (hectares): 1.5Blend: 100% BarberaVineyard age (year of planting): Barbera 2004Soil Type: Calcarous-clayeyExposure: South-westAltitude: n/aColour: Ruby red with with purple reflectionsNose: Intense, elegant, pleasantFlavour: Clean, well-balancedServing temperature (°C): 16-18Match with: Suitable for the whole meal, white meat dishes, cheeseAverage no. bottles/year: 8,000Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 8Notes: n/a

Vinification and ageing: Vinification in steel. Fermen-tation and maceration with the skins for 7/8 days. The wine matures in steel for 6 months.

Awards: n/a

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Barbera d’Alba

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Piedmont

Appellation: BARBERA D’ALBA DOCZone: Barbaresco NeiveCru: n/aVineyard extension (hectares): 2Blend: 100% BarberaVineyard age (year of planting): Barbera 1950,1955,1974Soil Type: Calcareous-clayeyExposure: South-WestAltitude: n/aColour: Intense ruby redNose: Intense, fine, fruity, spicyFlavour: Dry, soft, fresh, full-bodied, harmonious, in-tense and persistentServing temperature (°C): 18Match with: Grilled steak, medium seasoned cheesesAverage no. bottles/year: 9,500Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 5Notes: n/a

Vinification and ageing: Fermentation and maceration with the skins for 10/12 days in steel vats with tem-perature control. The wine matures in large oak casks of Austrian and German oak (20 litre capacity) for 10 months. Finishing in the bottle for 5/6 months.

Awards: n/a

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Barbera d’Alba “Gepin”

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Appellation: PIEMONTE CORTESE DOCZone: Barbaresco, Montegrosso d’AstiCru: La RoccaVineyard extension (hectares): 1Blend: 100% CorteseVineyard age (year of planting): Cortese 1980,1990Soil Type: Calcarous, clayeyExposure: South-EastAltitude: n/aColour: Straw yellow with golden reflectionsNose: Fine, intense, fruity and flowery, yellow flowers, vanilla and toasty noteFlavour: Full-bodied, soft, fresh, well balanced, sapidServing temperature (°C): 12Match with: Hors d’oeuvres, pasta dishes with fish sauces, vegetablesAverage no. bottles/year: 5,000Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 6Notes: n/a

Vinification and ageing: Cryomaceration for approx. 36 hours at 5 degrees C. Pressing and racking of the must into French oak barriques. The wine matures for approx. 6 months on the lees (periodical batonnages are carried out). Blending and bottling.

Awards: n/a

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Piemonte Cortese “La Rocca”

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Appellation: DOLCETTO D’ALBA DOCZone: BarbarescoCru: n/aVineyard extension (hectares): 2Blend: 100% DolcettoVineyard age (year of planting): Dolcetto 1978Soil Type: Calcareous, clayeyExposure: South-East/South--WestAltitude: n/aColour: Deep ruby red with purple reflectionsNose: Intense, fine, delicate, ripe red fruit, violetFlavour: Dry, full-bodied, soft, harmonious, intense and persistent with a pleasant bitter note in the after-tasteServing temperature (°C): 18Match with: Pasta dishes, cured meat, hors d’oeuvresAverage no. bottles/year: 10,000Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 6Notes: Due to changes in the regulation on labelling, the name “Vignalunga” had to be cancelled starting from the 2013 vintage. The grapes are naturally from the same vineyard.

Vinification and ageing: Fermentation and maceration with the skins for 6/7 days in steel vats with temperatu-re control. The wine matures in steel tanks for approx. 6 months.

Awards: n/a

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Dolcetto d’Alba

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Appellation: LANGHE CHARDONNAY DOCZone: Barbaresco, Neive, S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio (Alba)Cru: n/aVineyard extension (hectares): 1.5Blend: 100% ChardonnayVineyard age (year of planting): Chardonnay 1994,1995,1997,2008Soil Type: Calcarous, clayeyExposure: WestAltitude: n/aColour: Straw yellowNose: Intense, fine, fruity, floweryFlavour: Dry, fresh, well balanced, quite intense and persistentServing temperature (°C): 12°Match with: Serve as an aperitif, cold hors d’oeuvresAverage no. bottles/year: 10,000Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 8Notes: n/a

Vinification and ageing: Cryomaceration for 36 hours at 5 degrees Celsius. Pressing and fermentation at a low temperature. The wine matures in steel tanks for ap-prox. 6 months.

Awards: n/a

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Langhe Chardonnay Da Bertu

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Piedmont

Appellation: MOSCATO D’ASTI DOCGZone: n/aCru: n/aVineyard extension (hectares): 3Blend: 100% Moscato biancoVineyard age (year of planting): Moscato bianco 1960,1988Soil Type: CalcarousExposure: South-eastAltitude: n/aColour: Straw yellowNose: Fresh, fruity (pear, lemon)Flavour: Fresh, fruityServing temperature (°C): 8Match with: Fresh fruit, cheeseAverage no. bottles/year: 21,000Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 7Notes: n/a

Vinification and ageing: Vinification in steel. Natural fermentation in autoclave at a low temperature until 5% alcohol strength is obtained. Sterile filtering before bottling.

Awards: n/a

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Moscato d’Asti

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Piedmont

Appellation: NEBBIOLO D’ALBA DOCZone: n/aCru: n/aVineyard extension (hectares): 1.5Blend: 100% NebbioloVineyard age (year of planting): Nebbiolo 1999,1954Soil Type: Calcarous-clayeyExposure: South-westAltitude: n/aColour: n/aNose: n/aFlavour: n/aServing temperature (°C): 16-18Match with: n/aAverage no. bottles/year: 8,500Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 7Notes: n/a

Vinification and ageing: Fermentation and maceration with the skins for 10/12 days at 24-25 degrees Celsius. The wine matures for 12 months in large oak casks.

Awards: n/a

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Nebbiolo d’Alba

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Piedmont

Appellation: LANGHE NEBBIOLO DOCZone: Barbaresco, Magliano AlfieriCru: n/aVineyard extension (hectares): n/aBlend: 90% Nebbiolo - 10% Cabernet francVineyard age (year of planting): Nebbiolo 1998,1967 - Cabernet franc 2000Soil Type: Calcarous-clayeyExposure: Nebbiolo south-west, Cabernet South-WestAltitude: n/aColour: Ruby red with purplish reflectionsNose: Fine, intenseFlavour: Dry, harmonicServing temperature (°C): 17Match with: Hors d’oeuvresAverage no. bottles/year: 8,500Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 6Notes: The purchase of a new vineyard in the Roero area made it possible to produce “Rosso di Rocca”, formerly classified as “vino rosso”, under the Langhe Nebbiolo DOC appellation. The grapes of this vineyard are selectioned exclusively for this Langhe Nebbiolo.

Vinification and ageing: Fermentation and maceration with the skins in steel vats for 10/12 days with tempe-rature control (26-28 degrees Celsius).

Awards: n/a

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Langhe Nebbiolo Rosso di Rocca

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Piedmont

Appellation: BARBARESCO DOCGZone: San Rocco Seno d’Elvio (Alba)Cru: MontersinoVineyard extension (hectares): 0.42Blend: 100% NebbioloVineyard age (year of planting): Nebbiolo 1998Soil Type: calcarous, clayey, with layers of sand and of sandstone with grey shades and with bluish tuff veinsExposure: southAltitude: 310 meters above sea levelColour: ruby redNose: fruity, red fruit, floralFlavour: fresh, fruity, elegantServing temperature (°C): 16-18Match with: pasta with meat sauce, seasoned cheeseAverage no. bottles/year: 2,600Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 6.8Notes: Since the 2012 vintage the grapes of the Mon-tersino cru are vinified separately from the ones that go into the Barbaresco without an additional geographical indication. This wine was a choice of our father and of Carlo Castellengo in order to enhance the character of another zone which is different from the Ronchi cru and from the Ovello Vigna Loreto cru.

Vinification and ageing: Fermentation and maceration with the skins for 15/20 days in steel vats with tempe-rature control (28-30 degrees C). The wine matures in large oak casks of Austrian/German oak (20 Hectolitre capacity) for 20 months. Finishing in the bottle for 5 months.

Awards: 2013 vintage: Wine Enthusiast 93/100, Vitae 2017 (Guide of the Italian Sommelier Association) 4 vines (maximum award)

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Barbaresco Montersino

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Appellation: BARBARESCO DOCGZone: Barbaresco, San Rocco Seno d’ElvioCru: Ronchi, Ovello, MontersinoVineyard extension (hectares): This wine is made from grapes of the crus Ronchi, Ovello and MontersinoBlend: 100% NebbioloVineyard age (year of planting): Nebbiolo 1950,1998Soil Type: n/aExposure: South-east, south-west (250 meters altitu-de), south (310 meters altitude)Altitude: 250-310 meters above sea levelColour: garnet redNose: Floral, rose, red berriesFlavour: Intense, red fruit, supple and elegant tanninServing temperature (°C): n/aMatch with: red meat, gameAverage no. bottles/year: 2,100Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 5Notes: The daughters of Angelo produce this special wine in order to remember their father and his great passion for Nebbiolo respecting, at the same time, his style and philosophy. Therefore, this wine is made from the grapes of the three crus the value of which was enhanced by Angelo’s work and ideas and it is vi-nified in a single oak cask (with a submerged cap) with a long maceration with the skins following the most typical tradition of the Langhe. Production: 2,100 bot-tled (0.75 litres, 220 magnums (1.5 litres) and 30 dou-ble magnums (3 litres).

Vinification and ageing: Vinification with a submer-ged cap in an oak truncated cask (capacity 28 hectoli-tres) with punching down of the cap and pumping over of the must by hand; maceration with the skins for 55 days. The wine matures in German and Austrian oak casks (capacity 20 hectolitres) for approximately 20 months.

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Barbaresco Angelo

Awards: 2013 vintage: Gambero Rosso 2017 Tre Bic-chieri, Wine Enthusiast 92/100, Guida Essenziale ai Vini d’Italia 2017 96/100

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Piedmont

Appellation: BARBARESCO RISERVA DOCGZone: BarbarescoCru: RonchiVineyard extension (hectares): grapes selected in the Ronchi cruBlend: 100% NebbioloVineyard age (year of planting): Nebbiolo 1950,1964,1967,1968,1974Soil Type: clayey-calcareous with tuff veinsExposure: south-eastAltitude: n/aColour: Deep garnet redNose: red berries, intense, spices, mineral and balsamic notesFlavour: red berries, rich, intense, complex, supple tannins, persistentServing temperature (°C): 18Match with: red meat, gameAverage no. bottles/year: 1,950Alcohol %: n/aGrape yield per hectare tons: 5Notes: Production: 1,950 bottles (0.75 litres), 250 ma-gnums (1.5 litres), 54 double magnums (3 litres) This is the third Riserva released in the last 15 years. Bar-baresco Riserva has always had an important position within the range of wines as it is an expression of Ronchi, the most representative cru of the estate. This Riserva is produced only in the most important and re-presentative vintages.

Vinification and ageing: Vinification in steel vats and maceration with the skins for 15/20 days. The wine ma-tures in Austrian and German oak casks (20 hectolitres) for 27 months. Finishing in the bottle for 23 months.

Awards: 2011 vintage: Wine Enthusiast 92/100

We will all miss Angelo Rocca very much after his tragic death: he was not only a great winemaker, he was also a great person, a great friend and he was great fun to be with! Wine has been bottled at this estate for four generations by the Rocca family and now Angelo’s son in law Carlo and his three daughters Paola, Monica and Daniela continue making very fine red and white wines. Three vineyards contribute to the production of the Nebbiolo grapes that go into the making of the lovely Barbaresco: Vigna Loreto (within the larger cru of Ovello), Ronchi and Montersino all remarkable crus of the appellation. Vineyards in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio were purchased from Carlo: from these a Moscato d’Asti and a Barbaresco “base” (together with grapes from the younger vines of the Ronchi and Ovello crus) are made. The estate also offers small quantities of fruity Dolcetto and Barbera and a unique barrel fermented, stout bodied, rich still zesty flavoured white wine from the Cortese grape, a fresh and fruity Chardonnay with interesting mineral notes and a pleasant red (a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Franc) called “Rosso di Rocca”. The latest release is Barbaresco “Angelo”, made from grapes of the Ovello, Ronchi and Montersino crus and vinified in a traditional way, a tribute of Paola, Monica and Daniela to their father. These are all exceptional wines that not only reflect the unique terroir they stem from, but also the passion of this talented family as acknowledged by the Italian and international specialised press.

Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi