{"product_id":"albino-rocca-2022-cotta-barbaresco-docg","title":"Albino Rocca 2022 Cotta Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont Italy","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAlbino Rocca 2022 Cottà Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont Italy\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e96 Points Vinous | 94 Points James Suckling | 94 Points Wine Enthusiast | 92 Points Decanter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Rocca 2022 Cottà Barbaresco DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful yet beautifully refined single-vineyard Nebbiolo from the historic \u003cstrong\u003eCottà cru in Neive\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the celebrated communes of Barbaresco in Piedmont, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduced from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cottà represents one of Albino Rocca's four cru Barbarescos and one of the estate's smallest-production wines. The Rocca family purchased this small vineyard in the 1970s and began bottling Cottà separately with the 2015 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 2022 is particularly impressive, earning \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, which singled it out for its concentration, depth and textural volume and called it one of the wines of the year. James Suckling awarded it \u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, Wine Enthusiast \u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Decanter \u003cstrong\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Albino Rocca Cottà Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e is deep, expressive and beautifully layered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe nose unfolds with \u003cstrong\u003edark red cherry, strawberry, plum, lavender and rose petals\u003c\/strong\u003e, joined by more savory nuances of rhubarb, earth, licorice root, sweet spice and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn the palate, Cottà shows the richer personality associated with this Neive site. Ripe red fruit is carried by fine, silky tannins and lively acidity, creating an impressive combination of concentration and elegance. Floral notes and sweet spice emerge as the wine opens, while a subtle dusty and earthy quality provides additional complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDespite its depth, the wine retains the finesse that makes great Barbaresco so compelling. The finish is persistent, fresh and beautifully balanced, with lingering red fruit, flowers, spice and mineral-earth notes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points — Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAntonio Galloni describes the 2022 as deep and expressive, with greater concentration and textural volume than other wines in the range. Dark cherry and plum mingle with lavender and rose petal in what he considers one of the standout wines of the year. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points — James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSuckling finds an elegant, restrained Barbaresco showing rhubarb, strawberry, earth and sweet spice, complemented by silky tannins, freshness and floral-citrus character. He suggests it is approachable now but best beginning in 2026. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points — Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWine Enthusiast highlights wild berries, meadow flowers, blue and red fruit, subtle spice and graceful tannins, giving the wine a drinking window through \u003cstrong\u003e2045\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points — Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDecanter notes strawberry, dried rose, nutmeg and licorice-root characteristics, followed by supple red fruit, fine sandy tannins and energetic acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Cottà Cru — Neive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottà is one of the historic crus of Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e, situated in the commune of Neive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlbino Rocca's parcel occupies a small section midway up a \u003cstrong\u003esouthwest-facing slope\u003c\/strong\u003e, adjacent to the estate's historic Gepin vineyard and directly facing its Ronchi vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is genuinely small-scale production. According to Albino Rocca, the parcel produces \u003cstrong\u003eno more than approximately 15 hectoliters of wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and most of its vines are more than \u003cstrong\u003e50 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe vineyard's marl soils contain a predominance of limestone with clay and smaller amounts of sand. Albino Rocca describes the site's clay-marl soils as producing wines with richness, solidity and robustness that complement Nebbiolo's natural elegance. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe vines were planted between \u003cstrong\u003e1962 and 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlbino Rocca's approach to Barbaresco has evolved toward allowing the character of Nebbiolo and individual vineyards to take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe estate began increasing its use of large oak casks in 2004, viewing them not simply as a return to tradition but as a way of emphasizing Nebbiolo's personality, purity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Cottà is matured for approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo years in large German and Austrian oak casks, including Stockinger oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by further refinement in bottle before release. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor the 2022 vintage specifically, the estate reduced fermentation temperatures to preserve freshness and avoid excessive extraction during a hot growing season. The 2022 Barbarescos underwent approximately 15 days of fermentation followed by an additional 15–20 days on the skins before aging in cask. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout Albino Rocca\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlbino Rocca is a family-run estate deeply rooted in Barbaresco. The family's winemaking activity began in the \u003cstrong\u003e1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, although its experience growing grapes extends back into the 19th century. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOver successive generations, the family gradually acquired important vineyards and increasingly focused on expressing individual Barbaresco sites separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eToday, its vineyard-designated Barbarescos include \u003cstrong\u003eCottà, Ronchi, Ovello Vigna Loreto and Montersino\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the estate emphasizing purity, elegance and a faithful expression of Barbaresco terroir. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of Nebbiolo's acidity, structured tannins and the richer personality of Cottà makes this an exceptional food wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePair with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBraised beef • Osso buco • Wild boar ragù • Roasted lamb • Duck • Porcini mushroom risotto • Truffle pasta • Tajarin with white truffle • Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano • Castelmagno\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor a classic Piedmontese pairing, serve it with \u003cstrong\u003etajarin or risotto with Alba truffles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA decant is recommended if drinking young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albino Rocca\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottà\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbaresco DOCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCru \/ MGA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottà\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommune:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piedmont\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Nebbiolo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marl with limestone, clay and sand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1962–1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–24 months in large oak casks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely limited; estate parcel yields no more than approximately 15 hl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now with air or cellar; Wine Enthusiast indicates potential through 2045. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe appeal here is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003esite, old vines, tiny production and exceptional critical acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCottà gives Nebbiolo a somewhat richer and more muscular expression while maintaining the perfume, freshness and refined tannins expected from top Barbaresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd the \u003cstrong\u003e2022 appears to be a particularly successful Cottà\u003c\/strong\u003e: four major critics scored it between \u003cstrong\u003e92 and 96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Vinous awarding \u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor collectors of Barolo and Barbaresco, this is a compelling opportunity to experience a small-production, vineyard-specific Nebbiolo from one of Neive's historic sites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43399141064798,"sku":"AlbinoRocca22CottaBarbaresco","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/files\/mywineplus.com-albino-rocca-2022-cotta-barbaresco-docg.png?v=1790117067","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineplus.com\/products\/albino-rocca-2022-cotta-barbaresco-docg","provider":"MyWinePlus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}