No oak is used in this lively, juicy red but there is a good amount of fine grape tannin that is common in high quality Dolcetto. There’s also a touch of bittersweet, amaro character evident, and some light spice. Beautiful mid-week drinking.
Angelo Rocca is committed to quality in his winery, and his vineyards. For generations his family has grown grapes in the hills of Barbaresco, starting at the turn of the 20th century. Today Angelo continues to work in the vineyards as well as the cellar. He seeks balance and harmony in combining traditional techniques and modern technologies.
Rocca’s Dolcetto d’Alba is drawn primarily from a single vineyard in Barbaresco, with the viticulture treated just as seriously as their more famous Nebbiolo sites.
Pairs well with beef, pasta, lamb, deer, and venison based dishes.