Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 2008 Barolo San Rocco, Azelia Pack Size 6 x 1.5L Case OC Duty IB Stock 1 Price £450.00 £489.96 £587.96
Vintage 2008 Barolo San Rocco, Azelia Pack Size 6 x 1.5L Case OC Duty IB Stock 1 Price £650.00 £689.96 £827.96

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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Antonio Galloni - 26 Apr 12
The 2008 Barolo San Rocco bursts from the glass with an exciting melange of dark fruit, mocha, tar, smoke and licorice. The San Rocco is much more full-bodied and overtly intense than the Margheria in what is a very classic expression of this Serralunga site. Dark fruit, smoke, licorice and tar wrap around the building, muscular finish. In 2008 the San Rocco is big, dark and flat-out delicious. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2028. The 2008s from Azelia pick up where the 2007s left off, which is to say at a high level. The harvest for the Nebbiolo took place between October 12 and 25, very much on the late side. The 2008s have great acidity, expressive bouquets and intense structures, all typical of the best wines of the year. Azelia remains one of the under-the-radar jewels of Piemonte. The wines have been terrific for some time, and prices are exceedingly fair considering the quality of what goes into the bottle. Importers: Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Robert Houde Wines, Elk Grove Village, IL; tel. (847) 430-3887, Giuliana Imports, Denver, CO; tel. (303) 547-6343, Epic Wines, Santa Cruz, CA; tel. (800) 322-3742, Selected Brands, Deerfield Beach, FL; tel. (954) 428-0019
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2028
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Jancis Robinson Walter Speller - 04 Sep 12
A fifth of the wine was aged in barrique. Just mid ruby with bright orange-tinged rim. Brooding dried fruit. Well-managed oak and with huge tannin, but the fruit handles it well. Complex finish with lovely balancing acidity. A bit rustic but with great charm. (WS)
Drinking Date: 2014 - 2028
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Barolo

Barolo, the "King of Wines," is a prestigious red from Piedmont, Italy, made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. Known for deep complexity, Barolo offers rich flavours of dark cherries, roses, truffles, and spices, with high acidity and firm tannins. It ages exceptionally well, evolving in depth and nuance. Barolo's diverse terroirs create a range of styles, from powerful to delicate. Top producers include Gaja, Bruno Giacosa, Giuseppe Rinaldi, and Marchesi di Barolo, all of whom exemplify Barolo's tradition and quality.