2019 Barbaresco Maria Adelaide, Bruno Rocca

• Style: Structured, perfumed Modernist
• Taste: Dark plum, blackberry, violet florals, spice
• Food: Braised beef, game, mushroom risotto, aged cheese
• Occasion: Gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 16–18°C, decant 30 mins

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Dark, brooding intensity defines this wine: dense black plum and blackberry interlaced with rose, violet, and spice. The palate is warm and generous, anchored by a persistent structural grip that speaks to Nebbiolo's natural tannins and the winemaker's mastery of balance. At 14% alcohol with vibrant acidity, it remains graceful rather than heavy—a wine that invites you deeper with each sip rather than announcing itself loudly.

The Winery — Bruno Rocca

Bruno took over his family's grower business in 1978 and transformed it into one of Italy's most respected estates. A consummate modernist, he crafts wines of great fruit intensity that retain the structure and elegance of the Langhe at its best. For the 2019 vintage—despite erratic weather—he selected grapes from his finest holdings, mainly the celebrated Rabajà site. After hand-selection and destemming, the fruit fermented in stainless steel for a month with gentle cap management, then aged sixteen months in French oak. The Maria Adelaide bears his mother's name, a quiet tribute to her years at Rabajà, and carries his philosophy of fruit married to classical Piedmont structure. Today Bruno runs the 15-hectare estate with daughter Luisa and son Francesco.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine that rewards patience and demands attention. Serve it at 16–18°C; a gentle 30-minute decant will soften its youthful grip. Pair it with braised beef, roasted game, seared duck, or mushroom risotto; it's equally at home with aged Fontina or other mature cheeses. The wine is naturally cork-sealed and suitable for vegetarian and vegan tables. A gift that ages beautifully, it belongs in a cellar where it will continue to evolve and reward. Explore our full Barbaresco collection to discover why this region remains a cornerstone of fine wine, or delve into the Nebbiolo grape's thrilling complexity across Italy.