# Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata (Aurelio Settimo)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Aurelio Settimo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/aurelio-settimo.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/aurelio-settimo-barolo-rocche-dell-annunziata).

- **Producer:** Aurelio Settimo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Rocche dell'Annunziata
- **Production area:** Vineyards above the Torriglione hamlet, in a hollow between the San Martino and Cerequio-Brunate hills, about 270 m above sea level; 3.42 ha
- **Soil:** Clayey limestone
- **Exposure:** South - South-West
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines 9 to 60 years old across the estate, Guyot, 4,500-5,000 vines per hectare; max yield 8,000 kg/ha
- **Vinification:** Fermentation on the skins for about 15 to 20 days with frequent cap breaking and pumping over. Malolactic in concrete. 36 months in total: 12 in concrete, 18 in large casks of French (Allier, Nevers) and Austrian (Manhartsberg, Weidling) oak, 2,500 to 3,500 litres, 6 to 20 years old and not toasted, then about 12 in concrete. At least 6 months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

The single-vineyard Barolo from Rocche dell'Annunziata, 14% to 15% alcohol, up to 24,000 bottles; full of body yet soft and fragrant according to the producer.

## Tasting notes

Intense garnet red. Aromas of coffee and licorice typical of the traditional style. Soft and smooth on the palate, with well-balanced tannins.