Rocchettevino
rok-ket-teh-VEE-no
A fertile La Morra cru delivering silky, fruit-forward Barolo from warm, moisture-retaining calcareous-clay soils at mid-slope elevations.
Rocchettevino is a recognized Barolo MGA in La Morra, producing full-bodied Nebbiolo with silky tannins and balanced acidity. The vineyard sits at 350 to 450 metres with east to south-easterly exposure, giving wines a fruit-forward, approachable character. Approximately seventeen farmers cultivate parcels within this MGA.
- Classified as a Barolo MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) within the La Morra commune
- Elevation ranges from 350 to 450 metres above sea level
- East to south-easterly aspect captures warm morning sun
- Soils are calcareous-clay, fertile and moisture-retentive
- Exclusively planted with Nebbiolo
- Approximately seventeen different farmers hold parcels within the MGA
- Notable producers include Cantina Bovio, Ciabòt Berton, Eraldo Viberti, and Gianni Ramello
Location and Classification
Rocchettevino sits within the commune of La Morra, one of the largest and most important communes in the Barolo DOCG zone. It holds official Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva status, the formal classification system introduced to recognise Barolo's most historically significant individual vineyard sites. La Morra is known for producing some of Barolo's more approachable and fragrant expressions, and Rocchettevino fits squarely within that tradition.
- Parent appellation: Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- MGA status confirms historical and geographical recognition
- Located within the commune of La Morra
Vineyard Characteristics
The site occupies mid-slope positions between 350 and 450 metres elevation, with a predominantly east to south-easterly exposure. This orientation ensures strong morning sun and good heat accumulation across the growing season without excessive afternoon stress on the vines. The soils are calcareous-clay, a fertile, moisture-retentive combination that supports consistent ripening of Nebbiolo. The fertility and water retention of the soil contribute to the vineyard's reputation for producing wines with generous fruit character alongside the structural hallmarks of Nebbiolo.
- Elevation: 350 to 450 metres above sea level
- Aspect: east to south-easterly, capturing morning sun
- Soil: calcareous-clay, fertile and moisture-retentive
- Climate: warm growing season typical of Piedmont
Wine Style
Rocchettevino produces Barolo that is full-bodied and expressive, with a notably fruity and savoury profile supported by balanced acidity and silky tannins. Compared to the more austere, tannic expressions from Serralunga d'Alba or Castiglione Falletto, wines from this site tend toward the more accessible end of the Barolo spectrum. The fertile, moisture-retentive soils play a role in delivering generous fruit, while the calcareous component maintains the freshness and structural precision expected of the appellation.
- Full-bodied with silky, refined tannins
- Fruity and savoury with balanced acidity
- More approachable style typical of La Morra commune
- Exclusively Nebbiolo, vinified under Barolo DOCG rules
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Rocchettevino is a fragmented MGA, with approximately seventeen different farmers cultivating parcels within its boundaries. This level of subdivision is common across La Morra and reflects the historical pattern of land ownership in the Langhe. Among the producers bottling wine under the Rocchettevino MGA designation are Cantina Bovio, Gianni Ramello, Ciabòt Berton, and Eraldo Viberti, each of whom brings a distinct approach to the site's naturally generous fruit profile.
- Approximately seventeen farmers hold parcels within the MGA
- Fragmented ownership typical of La Morra MGAs
- Key producers: Cantina Bovio, Ciabòt Berton, Eraldo Viberti, Gianni Ramello
Full-bodied Nebbiolo with silky tannins, generous red and dark fruit, savory earth notes, and balanced acidity. More immediately approachable than many Barolo MGAs, with the warmth and texture typical of La Morra.
- Ciabòt Berton Barolo Rocchettevino$60-90Estate-focused producer working Rocchettevino parcels, showcasing the MGA's silky, fruit-driven character.Find →
- Eraldo Viberti Barolo Rocchettevino$65-95Small La Morra producer with precise, terroir-driven approach to this fertile, mid-slope MGA.Find →
- Cantina Bovio Barolo Rocchettevino$55-80Established La Morra estate producing approachable, well-structured Barolo from the Rocchettevino site.Find →
- Rocchettevino is an MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) within the La Morra commune of Barolo DOCG
- Elevation: 350 to 450 metres; aspect: east to south-easterly
- Soils are calcareous-clay, fertile and moisture-retentive, producing fruit-forward, silky-tannined Barolo
- Approximately seventeen farmers cultivate parcels, reflecting fragmented ownership common in La Morra
- Notable producers include Cantina Bovio, Ciabòt Berton, Eraldo Viberti, and Gianni Ramello