Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2013 1.5Ltr

size

1.5Ltr

country

Italy

region

Piedmont

appellation

Barolo

6 Ratings

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Additional vintages

2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2011 2005 2004

Rated 95 by Vinous Media

Another highlight in this range, the 2013 Barolo San Rocco is utterly beguiling. The bouquet alone is striking, but it is the wine's total balance that is most appealing today. Tasted next to the Margheria, the San Rocco is deeper, darker and more overtly powerful, with a greater sense of Serralunga tannic clout. Dark cherry, tobacco, menthol, licorice and sweet spices give the San Rocco much of its exotic personality. The San Rocco was aged in French oak barrels, with about 10% new wood. ... More details

Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2013 1.5Ltr

Rated 95 by Vinous Media

Rated 94 by Wine Advocate

Azelia has hit it out of the ballpark with the three single-vineyard Barolos presented. The 2013 Barolo San Rocco is a rich and penetrating wine that keeps a sharp focus on balance and harmony all the while. This vineyard is located in Serralunga d'Alba, and the vines were planted in the early 1990s. The bouquet is robust and forthcoming with dark fruit, spice and cured leather. But ethereal notes of smoke, tar and licorice also lift delicately from the bouquet. You get both power and elegance with this cellar-worthy wine.

Rated 94 by James Suckling

Focused and firm red with dried-plum and cedar aromas that follow through to a medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fruity finish. Drink or hold. Better in three or four years when the tannins resolve a bit.

Rated 93 by Wine Spectator

Harmonious and tightly wound, offering cherry, licorice, eucalyptus and spice aromas and flavors meshed with refined tannins. Remains balanced and long, with sweet fruit offsetting the gum-coating tannins. Best from 2019 through 2033. 566 cases made.

Rated 92 by Decanter

This two hectare cru is virtually a monopole of the Scavino family who own Azelia. Rich in clay, it's planted with 65-year-old vines and produces robust Barolos. Quite deep in colour, the 2013 shows ripe red fruits on the nose. It's highly concentrated and tannic, so there's evident grip and structure, although the texture is not too rugged. It has ample drive and persistence, but, as usual, lacks some elegance.

Rated 91 by Wine Enthusiast

This opens with aromas of baking spice, leather and dark berry. The solid, concentrated palate offers ripe black cherry, mocha and vanilla alongside assertive tannins. Drink after 2023.

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Winery

Fleshy and focused with notes of licorice, spice and dark fruits. Cherry, currant, and blueberry melt harmoniously together on the palate.

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Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2013 1.5Ltr

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Professional Ratings

Rated 95 by Vinous Media

Rated 94 by Wine Advocate

Rated 94 by James Suckling

Rated 93 by Wine Spectator

Rated 92 by Decanter

Rated 91 by Wine Enthusiast

This opens with aromas of baking spice, leather and dark berry. The solid, concentrated palate offers ripe black cherry, mocha and vanilla alongside assertive tannins. Drink after 2023.

Winery

Fleshy and focused with notes of licorice, spice and dark fruits. Cherry, currant, and blueberry melt harmoniously together on the palate.

Product Details

size

1.5Ltr

country

Italy

region

Piedmont

appellation

Barolo

Additional vintages

2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2011 2005 2004

Overview

Varietal: Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is not necessarily a particularly easy grape to cultivate. Indeed, its very late ripening time often means that yield is very low, and they are also quite susceptible to various diseases and forms of rot. However, in their native Italy and in many other countries around the world, wineries persevere with this varietal due to the fact that few other grapes can produce wines as wonderful, complex and flavorful as those made with the Nebbiolo grape. These grapes offer a beautifully pale red juice, packed full of intense flavors such as truffle, violet and prune, making them a real treat for serious wine drinkers looking for a sensory experience not to be forgotten. They are also renowned for their affinity for aging, which allows their strong tannins to mellow and compliment their stunning flavor.

Region: Piedmont

n Italy, the region most closely associated with excellent quality red wines and characterful sparkling wines is Piedmont. This alpine region is located in the north-west of the country, and features beautiful foothills of the impressive mountain range which forms the nearby border between Italy, France and Switzerland. Wineries in Piedmont work with the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive in the warm, dry summers and cooler autumns, as well as the beautifully expressive Moscato grapes which are used for the sparkling Asti wines the region is famed for. For generations, these wineries have perfected the art of aging their red wines, and blending grape varietals to get the most out of each one, leading to a region known all over the world for the exceptional quality of its produce.

Country: Italy

It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.

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