2018 Barbaresco Cotta DOCG
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The 2018 Barbaresco Cottá shows the mid-palate pliancy and depth that is typical of this site, but in the gracious, understated style that defines the Rocca Barbarescos today, especially in this vintage. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice and leather all flesh out in the glass. Give it a few years to soften.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Neive. Tasted blind. Just mid ruby with orange tinges. Balsamic savoury nose that is not entirely open yet. Chalky hints. Ripe sweet-sour cherry fruit that is still a little closed on the palate and lined with gorgeous chewy tannins. Has good potential. (WS)
Pouring from the bottle with a light ruby color, the Albino Rocca 2018 Barbaresco Cottà shows dried cherry, cassis and lots of blue flower or summer lavender. This is a classic and neatly contained expression of cool-vintage Nebbiolo. The bouquet is fluid but also compact, and you can look forward to an interesting aromatic evolution to come as this wine continues along its aging path. Only 2,000 bottles were released.