# Rocche dell'Annunziata (Rocche Costamagna)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Rocche Costamagna](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/rocche-costamagna.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/rocche-costamagna-rocche-dell-annunziata).

- **Producer:** Rocche Costamagna
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Rocche dell'Annunziata
- **Production area:** Single vineyard of 3.20 ha in the Rocche dell'Annunziata subzone, La Morra
- **Soil:** Marly soils (Marne di Sant'Agata) with layers of clay
- **Vineyard planting:** 4,800 vines per hectare
- **Vinification:** Maceration for three weeks at 27 °C; 18 months in oak barrels
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 17 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

The estate's Barolo from its single 3.20 ha vineyard in Rocche dell'Annunziata, aged 18 months in oak. Cellaring potential 15 to 20 years.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with delicate garnet reflections. Intense, complex nose of wilted roses, raspberry, small red berries under spirit, undergrowth and aromatic herbs, with balsamic notes of eucalyptus, resin and liquorice. Fresh, sapid, intense and elegant, with sweet tannins and a long finish.

## Food pairings

Italy: meatballs and sausage in tomato sauce; UK: sausage and mash pie; USA: cheese steak sandwiches; Eastern Europe: cevapcici; Asia: roast duck with orange sauce