Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:  Rated as Outstanding. "Bright red. Deep, perfumed nose offers strawberry, raspberry, truffle, spices and a hint of leather. Silky on entry, then sweet and enveloping, with lovely energy and finesse to its fine-grained red fruit and earth flavors. Palate-saturating Barbaresco with superb definition. The long, mounting finish features noble tannins. A beauty." Oct/Nov 2011

Robert Parker, Jr.-The Wine Advocate: Rated as An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. "The 2007 Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi is a seductive Barbaresco endowed with superb purity and definition in its dark red fruit. Texturally brilliant and refined, the Brich Ronchi impresses for its fabulous concentration and equally remarkable finesse. There is a weightless elegance to the Bric Ronchi in this vintage that I find particularly appealing, and in a big way. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022.
These are three beautiful wines from proprietor Angelo Rocca. The house style seems to be moving towards a more elegant approach, and the early results are very promising." Feb 2011

Wine Spectator:  Rated as Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style. "A picture of elegance, this exudes rose, strawberry, raspberry and spice flavors, picking up a chewy texture as it cruises to a long finish. Medium-weight, vibrant and harmonious. Best from 2013 through 2028. 2,000 cases made." Mar 2011

Winery:  "Deep garnet red in color, the Brich Ronchi has an intense nose packed with fruity aromas of cherry and blackberry, layered with notes of vanilla, toasted nuts, and sweet spices. Rich, soft, and quite fresh on the palate, it has fine tannins and good length."
Serving suggetions: Savory pasta dishes, grilled meat, medium aged cheeses

Wired For Wine:  Depending on whether Robert Parker, Jr.'s, Stephen Tanzer's, or Wine Spectator's publication is weighing in, this Albino Rocca Barbaresco Brich Ronchi is "a vibrant, palate-saturating beauty, texturally brilliant and refined, with remarkable finesse".  In other words: a glittering gem for either your holiday table or your cellar.  Bravo!

Size:  750ml; cork
Varietal:  100% Nebbiolo
Alcohol:  14.0%
Aging:   20 months in French barriques, 4 months fining in the bottle
Region:  Ronchi, Barbaresco, Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
Limited Production: 2,000 dozen made