Albino Rocca, Barbaresco Ronchi Vintage:1997 2010 on account of their

2010 on account of their high acidity and/or sluggish fermentations

which is saying something

Peter Lehmann famously championed old vine Barossa Shiraz in the 1980s when growers were paid to grub it up

100% whole cluster)

serious and mildly austere finale

Albino Rocca, Barbaresco Ronchi Vintage:1997 2010 on account of theirThis is a spectacular Barbaresco. It is awesomely thick, rich, and textured, with unreal opulence as well as glycerin levels that define the finest offerings from the 1997 vintage. Albino Rocca hit the bull's eye in 1997. Awesome, the 1997 Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi is a tour de force in winemaking. Its dark plum ruby color is accompanied by explosive blackberry cherry fruit aromas. In the mouth, its viscous texture, low acidity, and overripe