Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata, Mauro Veglio

BAROLO ROCCHE DELL’ANNUNZIATA

D.O.C.G.

Rocche dell’Annunziata is certainly one of the most sought-after Menzione Geografica of La Morra. It is a quite homogenous cru with exposure principally towards the southeast, located between La Morra and the frazione of Annunziata. One of the soil’s characteristics is the presence of stones (hence the name “Rocche,” which means rocks) that help the soil drain water. Rocche produces Barolo with soft tannins, concentrated wines with intensely fruity notes that are always well balanced and elegant

Variety

100% Nebbiolo 

Age of vineyards

planted in the 1980s

Vine training system

Guyot

Vinification

maceration on the skins in rotary fermenters at a controlled temperature for about 8 days before the grapes are pressed and alcoholic fermentation is concluded in stainless steel (about 20 days), where malolactic fermentation also takes place at a controlled temperature. Towards December, the wine is transferred to small barrels of oak, 60% of which are new and 40% used, where it remains to age for 24 months. After decanting in stainless steel, the wine is bottled without fining or filtration

Color: intense ruby red with subtle garnet hues

Aroma: penetrating, captivating, and highly aromatic with classic notes of red fruit and hints of freshly cut flowers, hay, and sweet spices

Flavor: austere and noble, with great vigor, fullness, savoriness, and minerality. The excellent terroir and particular microclimate create a unique complexity

Serving temperature

16°-18°C. It is particularly enjoyable to savor its initial freshness and then appreciate the evolution of its aromas as the wine slowly warms in the glass

Evolution

Decidedly austere, its smoother and sweeter notes grow in time to lend this wine incredible complexity, drinkability, and certainly great longevity

Bottles produced

about 1,800