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Erbaluna Barolo Rocche(1999)

"This vineyard is certified organic. From www.erbaluna.it/testi/V_barolo.htm Our main product is the Barolo Vigna Rocche, obtained from a historic cru of the La Morra region and dates from 1477when this small area was given the name Rocha. This is the earliest mention of this area now privileged for the cultivation of the Nebbiolo vine. The low harvest per hectare and the extreme care taken gives a wine with an outstanding structure and which is decidedly long lasting. Our company prefers to age its Barolo in oak barrels of 25-30 hectolitres so as to keep the perfume and tannin which are read more...
Decanter
4/5
May 2008
Interesting aromas of plum, tobacco and spice. Good ripe fruits. Quite full, brimming with mature fruit and spice, controlled tannins. Drink 3-5 years.
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