2015 Barbaresco Rabaja
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A real trophy for your cellar if you can find it, the Bruno Rocca 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà (with a tiny production of 1,828 bottles released) is singing loud and clear. Compared to the Riserva from Currà, this Rabajà shows more mineral definition and is sharper and more etched as a result. The bouquet opens gradually to reveal dark fruit, dried plum, spice and licorice root. But those notes of crushed rock or limestone are what pull it all together with such seamless elegance. It's too bad so few bottles exist.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is powerful, rich and ample, with the breadth and volume that is so typical of this site. Macerated dark cherry, spices, tobacco and plum all open up in the glass. I would prefer to drink the 2015 sooner rather than later. As with the 2015 Currà, the Rabajà seems to be developing at a relatively fast pace for a wine of this level and breeding.
Lots of cedar and light rose petals, as well as wild strawberries on this Barbaresco. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and spice undertones. Medium chewy on the finish. Very elegant and polished. Drink now.
The 2015 Barbaresco Rabajà shows a more finessed side of this site in its elegant, understated personality. Sweet red cherry, mint and floral notes along with nicely integrated tannins, are among the signatures. Delineated and bright, the 2015 is an attractive wine if taken on its own terms, although it is not especially typical nor representative of Rabajà.