2006 Barolo Rocche

Brovia

93Average Score

Northern Italy / Italy

Red

The 2006 Barolo Rocche is an elegant, mid-weight offering laced with red fruits, flowers and the fine, silky tannins that define the Barolos of this important site. The inner perfume carries through to the finessed finish. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031. Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate # 187 Feb 2010

The Wine Advocate Score: 91-94/100

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£186.00

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The Wine AdvocateScore: 91-94/100

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Northern Italy

Sub-region

Piedmont

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Country

Italy

Region

Northern Italy

Sub-region

Piedmont

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Average Score

The Wine AdvocateScore: 91-94/100