Poderi Colla - Tenuta Roncaglia 'Roncaglie' 2018
Price: $63.99
| Producer | Poderi Colla |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Subregion | Barbaresco |
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| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
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| Vintage | 2018 |
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| Sku | 31916 |
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Roncaglie Barbaresco is located in the cru of Roncaglie, historically been regarded as one of the best crus in Barbaresco. The name Roncaglia comes from the Latin word "Roncaleis" meaning "steep road. The vinficiation style behind the Barolo and the Barbaresco is consistent with occasionally the time in bottle before release varying. The wine macerates on its skins for two to three weeks depending on the vintage. The wine ages for one year in large oak casks and for one to two years in bottle before release.
Jeb Dunnuck: 96 Points
Roncaglie is located in Treiso from which Poderi Colla sources from their six-hectare parcel, spanning the entire range of the cru’s elevation from 200 to 250 meters in elevation. The 2018 Barbaresco Roncaglie is lifted with aromas of fresh wild strawberry, rose petals, fresh herbs, and dusty earth. The palate is medium-bodied and pretty, with dried red raspberry, dried apricot, and tea leaf. There are building, angular tannins and refreshing, vibrant acidity. This is a lovely wine with lots of energy and finesse. Drink 2024-2042
Vinous: 93 Points
The Colla family's 2018 Barbaresco Roncaglie packs quite a punch in its deceptively medium-bodied frame. A burst of cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, herbs and dried cherry fruit makes a great first impression. The 2018 is going to need a few years to soften. It is unusually firm today, and yet full of promise for the future. All this needs is a bit a patience.
