Piedmont, Italy
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Langhe Nebbiolo Roccardo

SKU 179291
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Type Red
Varietal Nebbiolo
Listing Speculative
Case Config. 6x750ml
Available In BC

Colour

Deep ruby red with garnet highlights.

Aroma

An intense fruity bouquet with notes of raspberry and blackberry.

Flavour

Elegant and balanced in the mouth, with hints of dark berries and polished tannins.

Food Pairing

This wine pairs easily with many different types of cuisine. In particular, it's excellent with pasta and red meat dishes (braised, roasted or grilled).

More Info

2016 ~ Available in BC Late Fall/18.

This wine is made exclusively from Piedmont's king of red grapes, Nebbiolo, sourced from the hilltop vineyards of La Morra and Verdunno. The wine macerates on the skins for eight days before ageing for 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks. A great introduction to Nebbiolo before moving onto tasting big grippy Barolo's, or if you are already well acquainted with the grape, open it and enjoy it as an everyday treat to enhance just about any Italian inspired meal.
Rocche Costamagna's winemaking philosophy is to combine modern technologies with respect for the distinctive character of each local varietal. The grapes from each vineyard are processed separately to reflect both the personality of the varietal and the terroir.

90 pts

James Suckling, Jul/2023

2021 -

"Notes of cherries and raspberries, sweet cardamom and chocolate nibs. Medium-bodied,ripe, but balanced and focused with velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now."

91 pts

James Suckling, Aug/2020

2018 -

"A red with blueberry, chocolate and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium body, soft tannins and fruity finesse. It’s bright and polished. Drink now."

90 pts

Decanter Magazine, Feb/2017

2015 -

"A generous style with broad, spicy and peppery black fruit aromas unveiling a rounded, smooth yet earthy palate with abundant tannins and liquorice-infused crunchy cranberry fruit on the long finish; appealing 'tipicita' here."

 

James Suckling, Nov/2016

2014 -

"Fresh and clean nebbiolo with sliced berry and hints of citrus. Light body, fresh acidity and a crisp finish. Drink now."