Tasting Note
(90-93) Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous The 2011 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is bigger, rich and broader than the Arborina, but it also has maintained more freshness. Black cherries, plums, smoke, menthol and cloves all blossom in the glass. Rocche dell'Annunziata is one of the great sites in Barolo. This is a perfect example of that, notwithstanding the wine's super-ripe, intense personality.Review Date: 01 Sep 14
About the Producer
Renato Corino is a remarkably down to earth character. We have known Renato for over a decade and visits to his estate in the La Morra commune of Barolo are some of the most enjoyable on account of his openness and humour. Renato Corino owns eight hectares of vineyards, and production is around 50,000 annually. His Barolo typify the qualities associated with La Morra: silkiness on the palate and soft texture that combine to create a sense of accessibility not common to many Barolo districts, all the while possessing a generous ripeness of fruit. Rocche dell’Annunziata is the leading wine in his range. This site ranks as one of the greatest vineyards not just of La Morra but of the whole of Barolo and is widely considered equivalent to a Grand Cru. It has a long history, dating back beyond 1194, when it was the property of the Benedictine Abbey of San Martino in the village of La Morra. Rocche dell’Annunziata lies at 300 metres above sea level and its soil comprises calcareous clay, almost chalky white on the higher parts of the slope, with a high proportion of silt. This soil composition is said to lead to the striking perfume and silky textural character common to the wines of this cru. Renato personally oversees management of the winery and the vineyards, and his children Stefano and Chiara are now increasingly involved.
