Vietti Barbaresco Roncaglie Masseria 2018 (750ML)

95 VM / 94 WA / 93 WI / 93 WS

The 2018 Barbaresco Masseria Roncaglie is a captivating, layered wine full of character. Effusive aromatics make a strong opening impression. Rose petal, lavender, sage, blood orange and red berry fruit all run through this vibrant, focused Barbaresco. The 2018 is charming and nuanced from start to finish. This is the first vintage from a parcel that previously belonged to Socré. It's an impressive debut, to say the least. All this nervy Barbaresco needs is time.-Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

This wine shows its MGA name "Roncaglie" on the front label for the first time. That's because Vietti recently acquired additional land in this cru site. The total holdings now span two hectares of vines. The 2018 Barbaresco Roncaglie Masseria is made as if it were a Barolo (instead of a Barbaresco) and is released one year after its peers. It shows tart fruit and dried cranberry with some mild spice and tarry smoke from two years in large oak casks. Exactly 5,026 bottles were made. - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

This 2018 Vietti Barbaresco Roncaglie Masseria is their first edition Barbaresco from the famous MGA Rongaglie and another new addition to the Vietti portfolio. The wine starts off with top notes of gentle, warm strawberries and background creamy spice. It has very fine, salty, sapid tannins. It is medium-bodied, with a very light freshness on the finish and a lingering tangy, savory finish. A lively personality with a slightly muscular style. Wait 2-3 years and drink to 15 plus.-Susan Hulme, Wine Independent

Starts with earthy aromas giving way to cherry, raspberry and savory hay and eucalyptus flavors, with more fruit coming to the fore with time in glass. Solidly built, this is dense, racy and compact on the menthol finish. Best from 2025 through 2040. 419 cases made, 52 cases imported.-Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator