Albino Rocca, Barbaresco Ronchi Vintage:1997 15 ha parcel)

15 ha parcel)

Peter Lehmann famously championed old vine Barossa Shiraz in the 1980s when growers were paid to grub it up

And tannins are still much in evidence but there is a certain sleekness

ginger and peat smoke

Albino Rocca, Barbaresco Ronchi Vintage:1997 15 ha parcel)This is a spectacular Barbaresco. It is awesomely thick, rich, and textured, with unreal opulence as well as glycerin levels that define the finest offerings from the 1997 vintage. Albino Rocca hit the bull's eye in 1997. Awesome, the 1997 Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi is a tour de force in winemaking. Its dark plum ruby color is accompanied by explosive blackberry cherry fruit aromas. In the mouth, its viscous texture, low acidity, and overripe