«Socré has been active since 1871, when an ancestor of the current owners bought the farm, whose strange name comes from the clog crafting practiced by the previous owner. The company has always been to exclusively wine oriented, recently strengthened by additional purchases in Alba and Asti areas.» 2011 Barbaresco Roncaglie 91/100 – I vini […]
Category Archives: Reviews and awards
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Nov
Nov
«From Nebbiolo grapes, 12 months in oak barrels, of which one third new, and 12 in large barrels. Bright ruby and concentrated. Olfactory phase of dark fruit as plum, excellent spicy touch never intrusive and very classic floral side. Stylish taste, with a good impact, a beautiful progression and tannins of great quality, never excessive. […]
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Jul
Jul
«Still youthful-looking ruby with orange tinges. A little nutty and developed and sweet. Grainy sweet-sour cherry palate but surprisingly backward on the finish. Refreshing acidity and elegant palate weight.» 2004 Barbaresco Roncaglie 16.5+/20 – Walter Speller, Jancis Robinson wine guide
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May
May
«These wines have been judged by the world’s best wine professionals in the most comprehensive and authoritative wine competition in the world, and have been awarded.» 2010 Barbaresco Roncaglie Decanter – 2015 World Wine Awards – Silver Medal
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May
May
«These wines have been judged by the world’s best wine professionals in the most comprehensive and authoritative wine competition in the world, and have been awarded.» 2011 Barbaresco Decanter – 2015 World Wine Awards – Silver Medal
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Dec
Dec
«Fragrances suggest wild berry layered with notes of forest floor, red rose, leather, clove and balsam. On the palate, sage, thyme and espresso back up sensations of ripe Morello cherry alongside tightly woven and assertive tannins that need time to unwind. Drink 2016–2023.» 2011 Barbaresco Roncaglie 90/100 – Wine Enthusiast – Kerin O’Keefe Also reviewed […]
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Nov
Nov
«Fascinating developed notes of dried flowers, earth and licorice; palate, very juicy and flavorful, balanced and spicy development, with good final taste.» Barbaresco Roncaglie 2011 17/20 – L’Espresso – I vini d’Italia 2015 (in Italian) 2011 Barbaresco 16.5/20 «Soft and full fruit, solid continuous body, gradual development and silky tannins» 2013 Barbarera d’Asti 15.5/20 2012 […]
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Oct
Oct
«Strongly herbaceous, tarragon, then sweet fruit, engaging charm, gentle, juicy, tasteful, powerful, harmonious, full-bodied, with good long and savory finale.» Wein Pur – September/October 2014
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Oct
Oct
«Good classic fragrance, fine and deep, juicy, clear, invitingly, good substance and overall a success, good wine with style and strength, delicious, with thickness and strenght on the palate, can do a lot. Top!» Wein Pur – September/October 2014
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Oct
Oct
«The Piacentino family continues their rise into the upper echelon of producers in Barbaresco with these two very pretty 2011s.This year I have a slight preference for the straight Barbaresco, as the Roncaglie is a bit marked by oak. This site on the southern side of town seems to be intrinsically better suited to a […]