Rocche Costamagna Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata 375mL 2019 doc-friuli & the vermouth was then

& the vermouth was then aged for 2 years

History has it that a winegrower named Bertin planted the same variety of grapes in his field as his illustrious neighbour who owned the Clos de Bèze vineyard

These were then fermented at low temperature before ageing on the lees

This is our first attempt

The average age of the vines that supply fruit for this wine is already impressive (50+ years old) and that number is significantly boosted this year by the addition of Marcoux's 100+ year old vines in Charbonnières

Rocche Costamagna Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata 375mL 2019 doc-friuli & the vermouth was thenRuby red with delicate garnet reflections. Intense and complex scents at the nose. Wilt roses, raspberry and small red berries under spirit, underwood and aromatic herbs. Characteristic balsamic note of eucalyptus, resin and layers of licorice. Fresh, sapid, intense and elegant in the mouth. Sweet tannins. Wine with long aftertaste and great finesse.