{"product_id":"albino-rocca-2022-ovello-vigna-loreto-barbaresco","title":"Albino Rocca 2022 Ovello Vigna Loreto Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont Italy","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAlbino Rocca 2022 Ovello Vigna Loreto Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont Italy\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e94 Points Vinous | 94 Points James Suckling | 93 Points Wine Spectator | 93 Points Decanter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Rocca 2022 Ovello Vigna Loreto Barbaresco DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully refined, single-vineyard Nebbiolo from a tiny parcel within \u003cstrong\u003eOvello\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the oldest and most historic crus of Barbaresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduced from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, Vigna Loreto lies on the western side of the Ovello MGA in the commune of Barbaresco. This small southwest-facing vineyard overlooking the Tanaro River has been part of the Rocca family's history for decades and was first vinified separately in the 1980s. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 2022 beautifully captures the character Albino Rocca associates with Vigna Loreto: \u003cstrong\u003eharmony, intensity, structure and warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with the perfume, finesse and elegance that make Nebbiolo from Barbaresco so distinctive. \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 Ovello Vigna Loreto Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e opens with an alluring combination of \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, raspberry, blood orange and dried flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, gradually revealing layers of spice, tobacco, mint, licorice and savory mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn the palate, it is concentrated and structured yet remarkably refined. Ripe red fruit and citrus are framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity. The wine has impressive depth without sacrificing transparency, allowing Nebbiolo's floral, savory and mineral characteristics to emerge as it opens in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe finish is long, fresh and savory, with lingering red fruit, spice, earth and mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVinous describes the 2022 as powerful and ample while retaining transparency, with integrated tannins and layers of blood orange, spice, tobacco, dried flowers and mint. James Suckling found fresh red cherry, licorice and roses, along with velvety tannins and refreshing acidity. \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\u003e94 Points — Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAntonio Galloni praised the 2022 for its combination of power, amplitude and transparency, highlighting the integration of its substantial tannins and the complexity of its citrus, spice, tobacco, floral and mint characteristics. \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\"\u003eJames Suckling found fresh red cherry, licorice, rose and savory citrus characteristics, followed by velvety tannins, fresh acidity and a citrus-driven finish. He suggested it would be 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\u003e93 Points — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWine Spectator describes a rich, juicy Barbaresco built around cherry, plum, earth, tar and eucalyptus, with ripe fruit, substantial but pliable tannins and a spicy, savory finish. Its suggested drinking window is \u003cstrong\u003e2028–2045\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\u003e93 Points — Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDecanter emphasizes the wine's earthy and mineral personality, with iron, smoky tea, red and black currants and a firm palate displaying notable depth and class. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eOvello \u0026amp; Vigna Loreto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOvello is one of the oldest and largest historic crus of Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e, but Albino Rocca's wine comes from something much more specific: \u003cstrong\u003eVigna Loreto\u003c\/strong\u003e, a tiny vineyard on Ovello's western side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe parcel measures just \u003cstrong\u003ehalf a hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e and produces approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2,600 bottles per year\u003c\/strong\u003e. Albino Rocca describes it as one of the family's oldest Nebbiolo vineyards. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe vineyard faces southwest and overlooks the \u003cstrong\u003eTanaro River\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its soils are predominantly limestone and clay marl with fine sandy infiltrations. According to the estate, the presence of sand contributes to the elegance and finesse of the Nebbiolo grown here. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe estate's technical information identifies vineyard plantings from \u003cstrong\u003e1970 and 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning part of the wine comes from vines now more than half a century old. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis combination of a historic cru, tiny parcel, mature vines and limited production is one of the strongest reasons to distinguish \u003cstrong\u003eOvello Vigna Loreto\u003c\/strong\u003e prominently on the MyWinePlus product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlbino Rocca's approach emphasizes the expressive character of Nebbiolo rather than overt oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe estate began increasing its use of large oak casks for Barbaresco in 2004, believing they provided a particularly effective way to reveal Nebbiolo's personality and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOvello Vigna Loreto spends approximately 20 months in large oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by several additional months of 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\"\u003eOther technical information for the 2022 identifies the élevage as large \u003cstrong\u003e20-hectoliter German and Austrian oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. \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 multigenerational family estate rooted in Barbaresco. Winemaking began in the 1950s, although the family's viticultural experience reaches back to the nineteenth century. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eToday, the estate farms nearly \u003cstrong\u003e20 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e across Barbaresco, Neive and San Rocco Seno d'Elvio. Its vineyard holdings include several distinguished Barbaresco sites, including \u003cstrong\u003eCottà, Ronchi, Ovello Vigna Loreto and Montersino\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe estate's philosophy centers on producing wines that reflect the \u003cstrong\u003epurity, elegance and individual character of Barbaresco terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e. \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 bright acidity, firm tannins and savory complexity makes the 2022 Ovello Vigna Loreto an exceptional wine for the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePair it with \u003cstrong\u003ebraised beef, osso buco, roasted lamb, duck, wild boar ragù, porcini mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, tajarin with Alba white truffles, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Castelmagno\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIf drinking it young, I would give it \u003cstrong\u003eat least an hour in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e and serve around \u003cstrong\u003e60–64°F (16–18°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Ovello Vigna Loreto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbaresco DOCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMGA \/ Cru:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ovello\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigna Loreto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommune:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbaresco\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 Limestone and clay marl with fine sandy infiltrations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970 and 2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.5 hectare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2,600 bottles annually\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 months in large oak casks, followed by bottle refinement\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine Spectator suggests 2028–2045 for the 2022 vintage. \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\"\u003eThere is a compelling story behind this bottle: \u003cstrong\u003eone historic Barbaresco cru, one tiny half-hectare vineyard, 100% Nebbiolo and only about 2,600 bottles produced each year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVigna Loreto brings together the structure and intensity of Ovello with an unusually elegant side of Nebbiolo, helped by the vineyard's limestone-clay soils and sandy components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e94-point scores from both Vinous and James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e and additional 93-point reviews from Wine Spectator and Decanter, the 2022 is also a highly acclaimed expression of this small vineyard. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor collectors and lovers of Barolo and Barbaresco, this is precisely the kind of wine that makes Piedmont fascinating: \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo interpreted through one very specific piece of land.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43400527216734,"sku":"AlbinoRocca2022Ovello","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/files\/mywineplus.com-albino-rocca-2022-ovello-vigna-loreto-barbaresco_a149c4ea-8123-432d-8253-5c0f6a376e81.png?v=1790144291","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineplus.com\/products\/albino-rocca-2022-ovello-vigna-loreto-barbaresco","provider":"MyWinePlus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}