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Roberto Voerzio Rocche Dell'Annunziata Torriglione Barolo 2008

  • James Suckling
    97 Points
  • Wine Advocate
    96 Points
  • Wine Spectator
    93 Points
Roberto Voerzio Rocche Dell'Annunziata Torriglione Barolo 2008
  • James Suckling
    97 Points
  • Wine Advocate
    96 Points
  • Wine Spectator
    93 Points
Roberto Voerzio Rocche Dell'Annunziata Torriglione Barolo 2008
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Roberto Voerzio Rocche Dell'Annunziata Torriglione Barolo 2008

SKU: RVRT200810 UCAU
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A vintage that favoured finesse over power, this wine doesn't shout ,it seduces

This is the ballerina of the Voerzio lineup ,tensile, expressive, and utterly spellbinding.

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Roberto Voerzio Rocche Dell'Annunziata Torriglione Barolo 2008

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Tasting Notes

Roberto Voerzio Rocche Dell'Annunziata Torriglione Barolo 2008 is a remarkable example of Barolo that exemplifies finesse over sheer power. This 2008 vintage, known for its elegant and balanced expression, showcases the delicate side of Nebbiolo with a wine that seduces rather than shouts.

Hailing from some of the most prestigious vineyards in the Piedmont region, this Barolo embodies the unique terroir of Rocche Dell'Annunziata and Torriglione. The 2008 vintage was characterized by ideal weather conditions that favored slow ripening, resulting in refined tannins, vibrant acidity, and complex aromatics, making it a year that produced wines with exceptional longevity and depth.

This Barolo is the ballerina of the Voerzio lineup: tensile, expressive, and utterly spellbinding. It reveals a captivating bouquet of red cherry, rose petal, thyme, and a hint of earthiness, unfolding gracefully on the palate with layers of ripe fruit, fine tannins, and a lingering, silky finish. Each sip invites a deeper appreciation of its layered complexity and poised structure.

Carefully sourced from a premium private cellar, this bottle represents a rare opportunity to experience one of Italy's most esteemed producers and a vintage prized by collectors and connoisseurs alike. Perfectly suited for aging or enjoying now by those who appreciate Barolo's nuanced character and refined elegance.

Discover a wine that transcends typical Barolo expectations with its subtle power and captivating charm, ideal for those seeking an exquisite, thoughtfully crafted Italian classic.

Critic Scores

The aromas to this are captivating with rose petals and blueberries and incense. Full-bodied, with very fine tannins and a long finish that caresses yet stimulates my palate.

The 2008 Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Torriglione impresses for its silky tannins and overall textural finesse. It shows striking mid-palate richness and gorgeous inner sweetness to match its beautifully delineated, expressive bouquet. Stylistically it is a bit on the masculine side, but very beautiful just the same. Layers of flavor build to the huge, dramatic finish. The Rocche presents a very classic aromatic and flavor profile backed up by serious heft and structure. It is the sweetest and most seductive of the 2008s. Readers will need to be especially patient, though. The Rocche shuts down hard in the glass. It won’t be an easy wine, but those who can wait will be handsomely rewarded.

Starting to show some development, with cherry, licorice, and leather flavors, this Barolo is beginning to find equilibrium. Hints of cedar and spice emerge on the firm finish. Elegant overall.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

The 2008 vintage proved challenging across Piedmont, marked by cool conditions and uneven ripening. Voerzio's meticulous approach to canopy management and harvest timing became particularly critical, ensuring only optimal fruit reached the cellar. Rocche dell'Annunziata Torriglione's exposure and south-facing slope proved advantageous during a year when aspect and drainage mattered greatly. His selective harvesting—a hallmark of his quality-first philosophy—meant lower yields but preserved the vintage's balance between structure and freshness.

Vinification

The cool 2008 vintage required thoughtful cellar technique. Maceration was carefully managed to extract sufficient colour and tannin without pursuing undue power, respecting the vintage's more reserved character. Barrel ageing in large format (30+ months) provided ample time for the wine's structure to resolve. The 2008 Torriglione displays the restraint appropriate to its vintage—fine tannin without heaviness—reflecting both site character and Voerzio's sensitive approach to extraction during cooler years.

About this Wine

Nebbiolo

The noble red grape of Piedmont, Italy, behind Barolo and Barbaresco, known for its high tannin, acidity, and ageing potential.

Piedmont

Piedmont (Piemonte in Italian) is probably the finest wine region in all of Italy, and has laid claim to this since Roman times. It has a continental climate influenced by the surrounding Alps and Ligurian Apennines, and is located in the north-west of Italy, bordering both France and Switzerland.

Piedmont has only 1% of the total vineyards of Bordeaux and 15% that of Burgundy. So while a top Chateaux may produce upwards of 35,000 cases a year, leading Barolo producers will often make only 800 cases. More than half of its vineyards are registered with DOC designations and many are in the Apennine or Alpine foothills, from 300-600m above sea level. Most of the wines are produced by smaller family estates rather than larger holdings.

Piedmont has 46 different DOC and four DOCG regions, and produces the largest number of well known, world-recognized, prize-winning wines. The most famous would have to be Barolo or Barbaresco, whose power comes from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The most widely planted red variety is Barbera although Dolcetto, Muscat, Shiraz and Bonarda are also produced.

The white variety most well known is Moscato, which is often made into frizzante (bubbly) wines known as Asti. Cortese is made into the popular Gavi wines, and smaller amounts of Chardonnay and high quality Sparkling are also produced in the far north of Piedmont.

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