VINTAGES is excited to present these new releases from world-class winery ALBINO ROCCA in Barbaresco, Italy.

  

This coming weekend, we are thrilled to present new wine releases from ALBINO ROCCA estate in Barbaresco -- re-scheduled due to the blizzard.

The late Angelo Rocca

Proprietor Angelo Rocca sadly passed away last fall; while he is greatly missed, his legacy lives on in the capable hands of his daughters, Daniela and Monica. Angelo was a pioneer in quality for the village of Barbaresco; he was deeply committed to his ideal of what great Barbaresco could be. He also made wine for people to enjoy, but at the same time, he was faithfully committed to preserving the character that makes Barbaresco one of the most distinctive wines in the world. While Angelo was able to achieve great personal success, he was a strong proponent and generous contributor to the betterment of the village of Barbaresco. The enthusiasm with which he lived his life was an inspiration, and his generosity was legendary. With his vision, commitment, and larger-than-life personality, he helped bring this sleepy little village --always in the shadow of Barolo-- onto the world stage.  Salute' Angelo e salute' Barbaresco!

 

 

 

 

2009 ALBINO ROCCA Barbaresco docg $45; Special $38.25 

 

 

 

Join us for a Preview tasting of 2008 Barbaresco Riservas from the PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO with director ALDO VACCA! 

After his last visit in mid-November, we are fortunate to host Aldo once again on a Sunday in our Concord store. We'll be tasting the 2010 Langhe Nebbiolo $19.99 and previewing the not-yet-released 2008 Barbaresco Riservas. In Boston there's the "wine expo" -- we have "Barbaresco Fest"!  

 

2010 Langhe Nebbiolo $19.99 

2008 Barbaresco "La Torre"

2008 Barbaresco "Paje"

2008 Barbaresco "Muncagota" Riserva

and more!

 

2007 HENRI PRUDHON Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Les Chevenottes" Reg. $50; now $45 ($38.25 case price). Wow! A tremendous wine, at perfect drinking maturity, available at an unbeatable price -- what are you waiting for? What's better than a beautiful, finely etched, elegantly balanced, crystalline pure, 1er cru white burgundy from Chassagne Montrachet? The same on sale! Just so happens the 2007 is drinking beautifully right now, and is really showing its impressive structure and mineral qualities, while having shed some of its baby fat. Stock up now while supplies last! 

2006 CHATEAU COTES de BALEAU St. Emilion Grand Cru was $40; now $35! ($29.75 with case discount). There is something truly wonderful about Bordeaux when it doesn't try to impress. The subtlety and finesse can approach some of the most extraordinarily fine and complex wines in the world. But that little hint of saline on the finish keeps you reaching for a second or third glass. This example of St. Emilion shares many similarities to a good Savigny Les Beaune, infinitely drinkable, and not surprisingly, a tremendous pairing with fish. Proximity to the Atlantic could have something to do with it, or maybe the sandy, clay and limestone rich soils. Or maybe the ocean breeze.

There are few producers whose name and vineyards are so inextricably connected as Mascarello and Monprivato, in Castiglione Falletto. Giacomo Conterno's Cascina Francia and Bruno Giacosa's Falletto di Serralunga are two other monopole Grand Cru vineyards that are singularly associated with legendary cellars. But for over forty years, the cantina Mascarello has produced one of the quintessential examples of traditional Barolo from the exquisite Monprivato Cru. It would be hard to find a Barolo, as consistently top notch, produced to the same exacting standards, for such an unprecedented number of decades. Monprivato produces a classic example of the fragrant elegance and finesse that are hallmarks of great Barolo from Castiglione Falletto. Only Rocche di Castiglione, perhaps, eclipses the elegance and intensely fragrant Nebbiolo fruit of Monprivato. Always traditionally styled, always balanced and understated, and always extremely age
-worthy. 

Call VINTAGES Concord store to order: 978-369-2545. Samaroli Whiskey and Rum can be picked up in the Concord store; local delivery and shipping are also available. Orders will arrive in 2-3 weeks.  

A great deal of patience is required for its deep, rich, penetrating inkiness to emerge. Known as "The Petrus of Bandol," Chateau Pibarnon sits atop La Colline du Télégraphe at a height of 300m, overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean. This vineyard is one of the few terroirs that can ripen and sculpt the surly Mourvèdre into the kind of fine, supple and fragrant wine that has made Pibarnon's reputation. The surly, muscular and tannic norm of many Bandols gives way here to a perfumed, refined and altogether more elegant expression. What could offer more enjoyment than a fully matured, elegant expression of BANDOL in the depths of winter???   

VINTAGES is pleased to offer these library and large format releases for you to order-- case purchases only.  

Make no mistake about it, in top vintages the Howell Mountain is one of the great wines, not just of California, but of the world. 96 pts." --Robert Parker