At a glance

Producer

Bruno Rocca

Region

Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy

Grape variety

Nebbiolo

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$200-$250 USD

Tasting profile

Complex aromas of dried roses, leather, tar, truffle, cherries, and earth. Flavors ripe with elegant berry fruit and savory spice.

Evolution: Tertiary flavors will deepen with continued aging, tannins soften further, enhanced complexity and silkier texture.

At peak: Balanced expression of fruit, earth, and floral notes with a long, refined finish.

Structure

Acidity

High acidity, typical of Nebbiolo

Tannins

Firm but well-integrated

Alcohol

13.5-14.0%

Aging potential

Excellent; can age 30-40 years from vintage with optimal cellaring

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2020 to 2030

Optimal window

2015 to 2034

Current status

Drinking well, approaching peak maturity

Current condition

Wine shows tertiary complexity with balanced tannins and good acidity; a few years of further cellaring will reward with more finesse.

2001 was a classic vintage for Barbaresco with structured Nebbiolo that benefits from long aging. The wine’s high acidity and firm tannins support decades of cellaring. The drinking window considers the producer’s quality and vintage reputation providing maturity development since release and peak fruit and tertiary balance now into the next decade.

Food pairing

Pairs excellently with braised game, truffle dishes, aged cheeses, mushroom risotto, and rich meats like beef or lamb.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — Decanting helps to open up the aromas and soften the tannins of this aged Nebbiolo.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Bruno Rocca emphasizes low-impact viticulture, minimal use of chemicals, and careful vineyard management; use of traditional natural yeasts in fermentation; recycling and reduction of packaging materials

While not certified organic or biodynamic, Bruno Rocca employs sustainable viticulture with environmental awareness. The winery balances tradition with modern sustainability methods including water preservation, reducing chemical inputs, and eco-conscious packaging. Carbon footprint is moderated by international transport for global markets but offset partially by local energy and water management.