ANTONIO GALLONI - VINOUS - 90 POINTS
The 2009 Barolo Rocchettevino is the most powerful of these 2009 barolos from Ciabot Berton. Dark cherries, plum, menthol, smoke and tobacco all burst from the glass in a virile, powerful Barolo. If the tannins settle down, the 2009 may merit a higher score. Still, this is a solid showing. 90 Points – Drink 2014-2021
DECANTER – October 2013 issue
Beautifully perfumed and refined with an open and expressive nose, showing aromas of ripe cherry, ginger and toasted coffee. Big and powerful, but finishes long and pure with hints of tar. Lovely, textbook Barolo. Drink 2014-2024 92 Points - Highly recommended
WINE ENTHUSIAST
This classic Barolo reveals ripe dark fruit and earth aromas, and hints of orange peel and herbs. The palate is still closed, but you can detect ripe fruit, spice and mint notes. It has bracing but fine tannins, and promises to open up in a few more years. 91 points
JANCIS ROBINSON Mid to deep ruby with orange rim. Balsamic and a little savoury. Ripe and without a lot of expression, also perhaps of the lowish acidity. 15 Points – Drink 2014-2020
Variety: Nebbiolo 100%
Vineyards: located in LaMorra, in the Rocchettevino cru’
Exposure: hilly, with solar exposure to the south-east, at 400 m. above sea level
Terrain: clayey-calcareous
Yield per hectar: 45 hl
Average age of vineyards: 15 years
Density/hectar: 4000 vines
Annual production: 3.000 0,75 l. bottles
Wine making: maceration at 30-32°C for 18-20 days in fiberglass lined concrete vats.
Ageing: 24 months in 50 hl. Slavonia oak casks.
Alcohol content: 14,0 -14,5% by vol.
Acidity: 5,4 - 5,6 grams/liter
Longevity: 12-15 years
Tasting notes: bright ruby-red hue with light garnet reflections. Fruity notes perfectly blending in a flowery, spicy aroma make the wine extremely fine. Complex and clean in mouth, the wine shows a firm structure supported by a lively acidity that are well-integrated with the typical tannic sensations of Nebbiolo grapes. Long-lasting finish.
Gastronomic combinations: Excellent with braised or roasted meat, game dishes and tasty cheese.
The 2009 Barolo Rocchettevino is the most powerful of these 2009 barolos from Ciabot Berton. Dark cherries, plum, menthol, smoke and tobacco all burst from the glass in a virile, powerful Barolo. If the tannins settle down, the 2009 may merit a higher score. Still, this is a solid showing. 90 Points – Drink 2014-2021
DECANTER – October 2013 issue
Beautifully perfumed and refined with an open and expressive nose, showing aromas of ripe cherry, ginger and toasted coffee. Big and powerful, but finishes long and pure with hints of tar. Lovely, textbook Barolo. Drink 2014-2024 92 Points - Highly recommended
WINE ENTHUSIAST
This classic Barolo reveals ripe dark fruit and earth aromas, and hints of orange peel and herbs. The palate is still closed, but you can detect ripe fruit, spice and mint notes. It has bracing but fine tannins, and promises to open up in a few more years. 91 points
JANCIS ROBINSON Mid to deep ruby with orange rim. Balsamic and a little savoury. Ripe and without a lot of expression, also perhaps of the lowish acidity. 15 Points – Drink 2014-2020
Variety: Nebbiolo 100%
Vineyards: located in LaMorra, in the Rocchettevino cru’
Exposure: hilly, with solar exposure to the south-east, at 400 m. above sea level
Terrain: clayey-calcareous
Yield per hectar: 45 hl
Average age of vineyards: 15 years
Density/hectar: 4000 vines
Annual production: 3.000 0,75 l. bottles
Wine making: maceration at 30-32°C for 18-20 days in fiberglass lined concrete vats.
Ageing: 24 months in 50 hl. Slavonia oak casks.
Alcohol content: 14,0 -14,5% by vol.
Acidity: 5,4 - 5,6 grams/liter
Longevity: 12-15 years
Tasting notes: bright ruby-red hue with light garnet reflections. Fruity notes perfectly blending in a flowery, spicy aroma make the wine extremely fine. Complex and clean in mouth, the wine shows a firm structure supported by a lively acidity that are well-integrated with the typical tannic sensations of Nebbiolo grapes. Long-lasting finish.
Gastronomic combinations: Excellent with braised or roasted meat, game dishes and tasty cheese.
