Bruno Rocca, Barbaresco Brut Zero

Bruno Rocca, Barbaresco Brut ZeroThis is tightly wound, with a matrix of tannins supporting the cherry, strawberry, spice and tobacco flavors. Fine and balanced. Tar and earth accents chime in on the long finish. Best from 2018 through 2028. 960 cases made, 275 cases imported. Published on April 30, 2016

I mean Roman

Like the old vines Morey this too possesses excellent mid-palate concentration and a definite muscularity to the rich and velvet-textured flavors that deliver solid length on the bitter cherry-inflected finish that isn’t quite as complex

the palate is bursting with bright fruits and energy

racy and admirably persistent

with a hint of earth

An intense

creamy wine that shows incredible intensity of flavor without excess weight

(91-93)/2027+

licorice and lilac with concentrated blueberry and cranberry fruit

In principle

Give it another few years and drink 2026-2046

it is not the most powerful or massive Taylor's