{"product_id":"2021-socre-roncaglie-barbaresco-docg","title":"2021 Socre Roncaglie Barbaresco DOCG","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A Magnificient Vintage\" ~ 96 Vintage, Robert Parker \u0026amp; Vinous Media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150+ Years of Barbaresco Heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"One of the Very Finest Wines I Have Tasted at This Address\"~ 96 Vinous Media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNebbiolo Power with Elegant Precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eSocré Società Semplice Agricola is one of Barbaresco’s hidden treasures—an unbroken family legacy dating back to 1869\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the Piacentino ancestors settled in Barbaresco and began cultivating Nebbiolo on the region’s sacred hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eOver generations, the family shaped and refined the estate: from Benedetto Piacentino’s vineyard redesign in 1958—cementing Nebbiolo as the estate’s heartbeat—to the 1990s expansion into Langhe and Roero by Marco and Rosella, supported by their sons Giulio and Lorenzo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eA defining milestone arrived between 2010 and 2012 with the construction of a new cellar, allowing Socré to vinify every grape from their estate holdings with greater precision than ever before. Since then, the winery has steadily earned acclaim, collecting medals and praise from critics and guides alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eToday, Socré fuses its deep-rooted heritage with modern craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing wines that honor Barbaresco’s traditions while showcasing the purity, structure, and soul of Nebbiolo—crafted by a family that has lived and breathed this land for more than 150 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eAgainst this backdrop, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e2021 stands out as a truly extraordinary vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both Robert Parker and Vinous Media awarded the year 96 points, calling it “marvelously complete,” with a captivating blend of energy, depth, and site character—qualities that define the very best Barbarescos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eSocré’s 2021 Roncaglie Barbaresco captures this magic in full.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flagship of the estate, it’s a wine crafted for special occasions—commanding in character, structured in its core, and shaped with the elegance and precision that reflect Socré’s philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eDeep in color and confident in presence, it embodies Nebbiolo at its most expressive. The palate balances power with finesse, gliding through a smooth, assertive mid-palate before tightening into a long, structured finish carried by dense, beautifully polished tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003eMade exclusively from Nebbiolo, the wine follows a meticulous aging path: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003e12–15 months in small French oak barrels (one-third new)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003e12 months in large 20-hl casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003eat least a year of bottle refinement\u003c\/strong\u003e. This slow, deliberate evolution results in remarkable harmony and an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eaging potential of 20+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"3091\"\u003eServe slightly below room temperature in large crystal stemware. This Barbaresco excels alongside roast red meats, game, and Piedmont’s classics—from agnolotti to tajarin dressed in rich meat ragù. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3091\"\u003eA wine built for depth, longevity, and unforgettable meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2336\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003eABV: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold, herbaceous nose with hints of tobacco, packed with more blackberries than red fruit, and layered with touches of tar, dried leaves, soy, and wilted flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it’s juicy yet herbal, firm and structured, with present but refined tannins that still carry a bit of bite. The finish is long and persistent, echoing notes of dried herbs, floral tones, walnut, a trace of tar, pepper, and even a chalky, saline edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill young, still tight—but already showing impressive grip, depth, and promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~ 92 Vintage, Luca Maroni\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Barbaresco \u003cstrong\u003eRoncaglie is terrific\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sweet rose petal, cinnamon, leather and wild cherry soar from the glass. Medium in body, with excellent structure and tons of class, the Roncaglie has so much to offer. It's\u003cstrong\u003e a wine of harmony and breeding\u003c\/strong\u003e through and through. The long, persistent finish is so gorgeous. Time in the glass brings out the wine's stature. This is \u003cstrong\u003eone of the very finest wines I have tasted at this address\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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