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9.5

The 2018 Barbaresco Ronchi is another gorgeous wine in this lineup from Rocca. As always, the Ronchi is a Barbaresco of breadth and power. In 2018, those qualities are expressed in a decidedly understated manner. Wild cherry, plum, sage, tobacco and menthol are all kicked up in this super-expressive Barbaresco. Hints of orange peel, spice, star anise and sweet pipe tobacco grace the layered, exquisite finish. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2022)
— 4 years ago

Mike Tonietto

9.3

Great wine , bought at the vineyard after tour with Giancarlo. — 11 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2016 | Smell that opens like a peacock tail: marsipan, candy sugar, rich and noble. Great balance, much potential. — 5 years ago

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9.2

The 2016 Barbaresco is a gorgeous entry-level wine in this range. Dark and fleshy, the 2016 offers terrific depth as well as plenty of character, which is great to see in its peer group. Black cherry, plum, mocha, leather, spice and licorice all meld together. One of the more open wines in the range, the Barbaresco will also give readers an idea of what to expect. This is an absolutely delicious wine in its peer group and price range. The straight Barbaresco is a blend from Meruzzano and young vine fruit from Ronchi. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2019) — 7 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.0

Tasting of a group of six Barolos and three Barbarescos from 1997 through 2001. Found it overly tannic, the group liked it better. — 5 years ago

Bonnie Chu

9.1

Garnet. Blueberry. Robust tobacco. These tannins need a 🥩! $39 — 8 years ago

Kirk Wallace

9.2

I love this wine. More usually than the ronchi. The '96 is no exception. Beginning its late adolescence or even young adulthood. — 12 years ago