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Like most Rocca wines, the Nebbiolo d’Alba is from a single site—a parcel between Barolo and Barbaresco in the westernmost section of the Seno d'Elvio subzone. Aptly (and nowt to do with Tolkien), this area is known locally as Terra di Mezzo (middle earth). The Nebbiolo vines vary in age from 15 to 60 years, and the Roccas mature this wine for eight months in large Austrian and German oak casks.
Rocca’s Nebbiolo d’Alba perennially offer outstanding depth and interest for the money. This ‘baby Barbaresco’ also gives us a preview of what to expect from the Barbaresco to be released the following year. Already enticing, expect waves of sweet strawberry aromas and flavours as well as some complex blonde tobacco notes. All this is framed in some supple, powdery Nebbiolo tannins. A really classy wine for the level with surprising depth and finesse. Savvy wine lovers will not want to miss this.