Bruno Rocca, Barbera d'Alba 2021 750ML IconSake2026 with smoky and rustic layers

with smoky and rustic layers that evoke its cool-climate origin

The pleasant banana-like aroma spreads softly throughout one’s palate

linear finish

It would take a long while for the sense of sweetness here to begin backing off

Full-bodied with velvety tannins that have resolved themselves beautifully over the last eleven years

Bruno Rocca, Barbera d'Alba 2021 750ML IconSake2026 with smoky and rustic layersThe 2021 Barbera d'Alba, from old vines in Curr, is a rich, heady wine, its mid weight structure notwithstanding. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, mocha and spice are all dialed up. The 2021 is very good, even if the alcohol feels a bit high.