Vietti 2020 Barbaresco Roncaglie is bright and perfumed with fresh strawberries, rose, and forest berries. Medium to full-bodied with creamy tannins and a fresh, balanced finish. Silky and elegant with a touch of spice and a lovely hint of almond on the finish. Ready to enjoy now but will shine even more from 2027 onward.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 96
Published: Jan 10, 2024

Very perfumed and pretty with sliced strawberries and citrus blossom. Plenty of forest berries, too. Medium to full body. Creamy tannins and a fresh finish. Fine texture and gorgeous. Vegan. Hard not to drink but will be even better in 2027.

The Wine Advocate | RP 94
Published: Apr 4, 2024
Drink: 2025-2040

The Vietti 2020 Barbaresco Roncaglie Masseria has bright rose, cherry, redcurrant and angel food cake with strawberries. There are mineral notes as well, and the fruit unfolds over the palate with gentle intensity. There is some oak spice, but it is very well integrated; and the wine shows good balance, especially where the tannins versus acidity is concerned. Only 6,100 bottles were made.

Vietti has access to Nebbiolo from 10 MGA sites to make the various wines in its ample portfolio. We also have a new wine to celebrate—the 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà—that knocks it out of the ballpark with its inaugural release.

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Designation: Barbaresco D.O.C.G.

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo 100%

The grapes for this wine come from the “Roncaglie” MGA vineyard in the municipality of Barbaresco, which has always been recognised as one of the most qualified in the homonymous winegrowing area. Limestone and clay-rich soil with south/south-west exposure; approximately 280 m asl. The average age of the Guyot-cultivated vines is 34 years, with a density of around 4.600 plants per hectare.

Winemaking: alcoholic fermentation lasts for around 3 weeks in a stainless-steel tank, in contact with the skins and with regular pumping-overs. This period includes a pre-fermentation cold maceration and a post-fermentation maceration, with the use of the traditional submerged-cap method. Malolactic fermentation takes place in wood. Aging:around 30 months in large barrels.

Description: ruby-red color, with light garnet hues. The nose is rich, potent and concentrated. Hints of ripe fruit. On the palate it is fresh. Notes of raspberry and blackberry. The tannins are mature, soft, silky and well-integrated. The hint of almond on the finish is particularly striking. Overall, this is a beautifully balanced and refined wine.