{"product_id":"bruno-rocca-barbaresco-rabaja-docg-italy-2023-1-bottle","title":"Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabajà DOCG Italy 2023 - 1 Bottle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBruno Rocca is a family-run estate rooted in the Barbaresco hills of Piedmont. The family has been connected with the Rabajà area since the late 1950s, while Bruno Rocca began bottling wine under his own name in 1978. The estate is particularly recognised for expressive Nebbiolo wines that reflect the character of their individual vineyard sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 vintage produced a balanced and expressive Barbaresco, with the Nebbiolo showing both ripe fruit character and freshness. The wine combines the concentration expected from the vintage with the aromatic lift and structure associated with the Rabajà vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from 100% Nebbiolo, the grapes are hand harvested and carefully selected before fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. The wine undergoes approximately 20 to 25 days of maceration on the skins before being matured in French oak barriques. The 2023 release is aged for approximately 16 months in barrique followed by around 10 months in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright ruby red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pomegranate, dried rose, delicate spices, propolis, fern and subtle eucalyptus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Powerful yet smooth and balanced, with ripe red fruit, vibrant acidity and refined tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, savoury and persistent, with lingering spice and mineral notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 100% Nebbiolo from the Rabajà cru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Elegant balance of fruit, acidity and tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Aromatic profile of pomegranate, dried rose and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Matured in French oak and bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent ageing potential of around 10 to 15 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs beautifully with truffle pasta, fresh pasta dishes, braised beef, roasted meats, game and mature hard cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bruno Rocca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44347036336308,"sku":"VP-BRBRDIB23-1P","price":250.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/5805\/8164\/files\/bruno-rocca-rabaja-500x800_b23af9df-3dbf-44df-a1fb-b887f06d84a3.webp?v=1786706992","url":"https:\/\/justwines.com.au\/products\/bruno-rocca-barbaresco-rabaja-docg-italy-2023-1-bottle","provider":"Just Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}