in fact it’s borderline massive and not surprisingly it’s going to need a very long time to arrive at its full potential

20 ha parcel)

waxy and saline blend

Sudden dryness on the end but this is delightfully lively

which strongly echoes the blue fruit and floral notes

Albino Rocca, Barbaresco Ronchi Vintage:1997 in fact it’s borderline massiveThis is a spectacular Barbaresco. It is awesomely thick, rich, and textured, with unreal opulence as well as glycerin levels that define the finest offerings from the 1997 vintage. Albino Rocca hit the bull's eye in 1997. Awesome, the 1997 Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi is a tour de force in winemaking. Its dark plum ruby color is accompanied by explosive blackberry cherry fruit aromas. In the mouth, its viscous texture, low acidity, and overripe