Tasted alongside the 2021 release, the additional years of bottle aging have allowed the Rocche Costamagna Barolo DOCG Rocche dell'Annunziata 2017 to shine, delivering an impressive and expressive profile.
From a 3.2 hectare site, it sees large format Slovakian oak for 18 months.
More muscular and tannic, dark cherries are the beating heart with red flowers, licorice, tar, leather and balsamic notes building an impressive frame. Slowly awaking while I swirled the glass, I was under some time pressure regrettably, and I would have like to have sat with this and the 2021 a little longer. Irrespective, the interest and detail build a compelling case.
Drink to 20 years+
94/100
Region: Piedmont
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