Azienda Agricola Ronchi, Barbaresco 2020

100% Nebbiolo. Winemaker Giancarlo Rocca and now four generations of the Rocca clan live in a house built by the family, surrounded by ‘Ronchi’ cru vines. This natural amphitheater not only captures the sun to push Nebbiolo to perfect ripeness but also is stunningly picturesque. From vines on the eastern end of Barbaresco within "Ronchi" — vines have been planted from 1970 and 2016. Manually harvested, de-stemmed and crushed followed by a 12-15-day native fermentation and maceration in a stainless steel vat, followed by 22-24 months in large Slavonian oak cask. Firm structure, with classic leather and tannic grip balanced with plenty of acidity and an elegant finish.