2021 Bruno Rocca Barbera d’Alba, Piemonte – buy online

WHO?

Bruno Rocca took over the family business from his father in 1978. Prior to that, Bruno worked at Ferrero Rocher in Alba, as the family farm couldn’t support more than one family through the sale of its grapes. After taking over, he began bottling wine and soon established himself as one of the top producers in Barbaresco, largely due to his vineyards on the esteemed Rabajà hill. Today, Bruno runs a 15-hectare estate with his daughter Luisa and son Francesco, with a total production of around 65,000 bottles.

WHERE?

The grapes for this Barbera d’Alba come from the Fausoni and Currà crus, both located in Neive. The soil is predominantly composed of limestone and blue Sant’Agata marble, with the vines averaging around 50 years old.

WHY?

The grapes are handpicked before undergoing a second selection in the winery before destemming. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for approximately 10-15 days before maturing in French oak barrels for 12 months.