«Still youthful-looking ruby with orange tinges. A little nutty and developed and sweet. Grainy sweet-sour cherry palate but surprisingly backward on the finish. Refreshing acidity and elegant palate weight.» 2004 Barbaresco Roncaglie 16.5+/20 – Walter Speller, Jancis Robinson wine guide
Author Archives: Lorenzo Piacentino
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May
«These wines have been judged by the world’s best wine professionals in the most comprehensive and authoritative wine competition in the world, and have been awarded.» 2010 Barbaresco Roncaglie Decanter – 2015 World Wine Awards – Silver Medal
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Oct
Oct
«Good classic fragrance, fine and deep, juicy, clear, invitingly, good substance and overall a success, good wine with style and strength, delicious, with thickness and strenght on the palate, can do a lot. Top!» Wein Pur – September/October 2014
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Oct
Oct
«The Piacentino family continues their rise into the upper echelon of producers in Barbaresco with these two very pretty 2011s.This year I have a slight preference for the straight Barbaresco, as the Roncaglie is a bit marked by oak. This site on the southern side of town seems to be intrinsically better suited to a […]
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Sep
Sep
«The mix of cinammon, cherry, licorice and tar flavor shows complexity, while the firm, dense structure provides supports and drives the finish. Best from 2017 through 2028». Score 92 Wine Spectator Insider vol. 10, No. 33, sept. 2014. B. Sanderson
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Jul
Jul
Enogea, II serie, n° 55 june/july 2014: Barbaresco Roncaglie 2011: 89 E / Barbaresco 2011: 88+ E
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Jun
Jun
«The 2011 Roncaglie establishes itself as a well-placed purebred Barbaresco on convincing expressive tones and good aromatic range. It has floral notes, potpourri and a curious spiciness from spicy berry immersed in a fleshy fruit.» Giovanni Corazzol, Intravino
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Jun
Jun
«Best tasting note: Barbaresco Roncaglie 2010. The company presents a Barbaresco full of wealth. Aromas of black berries, jam and spices. The palate is massive, fleshy, with fine tannins, dense and distinct. 17.5 rating / 20.» Bourgogne Aujourd’hui, Ed. June 2014
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Apr
Apr
«I was deeply impressed with the two Barbarescos I tasted from Socré this year. The vintage was not easy here, but Socré nevertheless made two wines loaded with distinction. Most importantly, this small estate continues its ascent, and that is always great to see.»
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