Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata DOCG 2021

Roberto Voerzio | Piedmont
Az. Agr. Roberto Voerzio | Loc. Cerreto, 7 | IT 12064 La Morra

05452421 · 0,75 l · 385,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping11 units available

If Brunate is a geological statement and Cerequio whispers, then Rocche dell'Annunziata roars – but with aristocratic restraint. This site, whose name appears in connection with viticulture as early as the Middle Ages, is considered one of the most sought-after subzones of La Morra. Full southern exposure, geologically young soils of Sant'Agata marl with sand, limestone and an exceptionally high proportion of silt – an element that links Rocche dell'Annunziata with the legendary Cannubi Boschis. Roberto Voerzio calls this his most important site, not only because of its perfect exposure to the sun, but also because of the paradoxical combination of raw power and disarming elegance. Voerzio himself calls Rocche dell'Annunziata his "monolith" – and yet it is not a rigid block, but a wine full of inner tension. The 24-month maturation in used barriques and large barrels has lent it complexity without taming its youthful vitality. In the endless final, notes of dark fruit, liquorice, chocolate and a mineral precision remain, giving the wine its backbone.

The 2021 shows its nature from the very first second: this is not a wine for the faint-hearted. Intense ruby red in colour with garnet reflections, the nose is a firework of ripe raspberries, cherries, candied orange peel, tar and a hint of rosehip. There are also balsamic notes, forest floor and a fine smoky component. The entire Rocche architecture unfolds on the palate: full-bodied to massive, with tannins like skyscrapers – firm, present, almost brutal in its youth. But between this force, there are always flashes of the seductive elegance that sandy and silty soils can give: silky texture despite the power, lively acidity that nevertheless lends the colossus a certain light-footedness. This is perfectly balanced power against charm, "brutality" against finesse – a Barolo that demands patience. In ten years' time, this wine will show what lies dormant in it today. For those who appreciate power without sacrificing elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Opulent berry and spice notes characterise the nose; youthful yet tightly woven tannins, supported by acidity and minerality, then a linear evolution towards notes of ripe cherries and herbs. A great wine that still needs to mature." Vinum

"Restrained nose of bergamot, liquorice, dried cherries and sweet violets. A slight sweetness on the palate, with a full body, thick dusty tannins and a refreshing finish. Taut yet ripe. It deserves time to mellow its structure." James Suckling

"A profoundly structured wine with immense concentration of cherry and blood orange fruit, underpinned by stark wet stone minerality and tannins like skyscrapers, framing nuances of cherry wood, dried raspberry, leather, tobacco and spice. It cannot be understated: this is a baby of a wine, with the kind of powerful, tightly knit structure built to age for decades. In time, it will reveal a wealth of fruit, floral and herbaceous flavours and aromas but for now, as of June 2025, it remains coiled and full of tension." Decanter