The winery of Albino Rocca is located at Ronchi and has the largest holdings of this great Cru in Barbaresco. The limestone and clay rich soils and old vines combines to make this the most powerful and dark fruited wine in the lineup.
Grape: Nebbiolo
Exposure: South East
Altitude: 240 m
Vine age: 50 - 70 years old
Soil: limestone and clay soil rich in minerals and stratified with layers of "tufo" (kind of limestone)
Ageing: in oak barrels in Germany and Austria (15 hl) for 2 years
Production: 8,000 bottles
Antonio Galloni: (not yet release)
Wine Enthusiast: 96