Tasting Notes
Vinous – NR
Sadly, Roberto Voerzio s 2008 Barolo Rocche dell Annunziata/Torriglione is oxidized. I have seen these wines require quite a bit of air to show their best. That s what I hoped would happen here, as the bottle I tasted for the video that accompanies this article was one of the better bottles in the room. As time passes, though, it is obvious these bottles are the victims of poor storage. Obviously, it is impossible to know where exactly these bottles were damaged, but this showing is deeply disappointing. Personally, I am appalled that I can go to the supermarket across the street from my house and buy a gallon of milk that has been stored properly. But what about a $250 bottle of Barolo from one of the world s top growers?
JancisRobinson.com – 17.0
Big rich and concentrated nose, but Nebbiolo comes through. Such power and ripeness! Same richness but not without grip and focus. Powerful and certainly not shy. Almost too rich for me. Lay down and forget for quite a while. (WS)
Anticipated maturity: 2018-2030
Robert Parker – 96
The 2008 Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata/Torriglione impresses for its silky tannins and overall textural finesse. It shows striking mid-palate richness and gorgeous inner sweetness to match its beautifully delineated, expressive bouquet. Stylistically it is a bit on the masculine side, but very beautiful just the same. Layers of flavor build to the huge, dramatic finish. The Rocche presents a very classic aromatic and flavor profile backed up by serious heft and structure. It is the sweetest and most seductive of the 2008s. Readers will need to be especially patient, though. The Rocche shuts down hard in the glass. It won’t be an easy wine, but those who can wait will be handsomely rewarded. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033.
Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033
