Tenuta Olim Bauda Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG Le Rocchette is an exquisite Italian wine from Piedmont. This red beauty boasts of concentrated aromas, hinting towards ripened fruits, with traces of spices and oak. Its full-bodied richness, aligned with smooth tannins and a vibrant finish, offers a superb balance. This complex and lively wine has undergone careful barrel ageing, infusing it with elegance and opulence. Remarkable for its fine structure and exquisite intensity, it's a perfect companion for rich meat dishes, amplifying the dining experience tremendously. Le Rocchette emphasizes the pure delight of Barbera and mirrors the lush beauty of its terroir.

Tasting Notes

Garnet red with purple hues. On the nose it shows complex, subtle, deep aromas with well balanced notes of ripened fruit, plum, cocoa and spice. To the palate is soft and harmonious, well structured and properly alcoholic with sweet and fine-grained tannins that give the wine proper fullness. It has a persistent and enticing close.

About the Winery

Nestled in the rolling hills of Piemonte, Italy, you'll find the enchanting Tenuta Olim Bauda winery. With a rich history stretching back four generations, this family-owned winery combines traditional techniques with innovative technologies, ensuring each bottle is filled with astounding quality and distinctive taste.

The winery is situated in the heart of the renowned Barbera d'Asti area. Proudly producing world-class wines for decades, Tenuta Olim Bauda is renowned for its single-vineyard Barbera d'Astis, Moscato d'Asti, and a selection of exceptional sparkling wines; each imbued with a depth of flavour as unique as the terroir from which it originates.

The 4th generation, brothers Gianni, Dino and Diana Bertolino, currently manage the estate. They are dedicated to respecting the heritage and traditions of their ancestors while pushing forward with sustainability initiatives for the benefit of future generations.

Ambitions aside, they've shown a clear stewardship of the land through their commitment to organic farming. Their approach harnesses nature's balance, ensuring the vines are healthy and productive. This in return, results in a wine that is robust, full-bodied and a true expression of its provenance.

The estate itself is a thing of beauty, stretching across 25 hectares of vineyards, filled with the melodies of chirping birds and the soft whispers of the vine leaves rustling in the wind. It's a perfect destination for wine lovers wishing to immerse themselves in a true viticultural experience. The scent of ripe fruit on the vine, the robust, earthy perfumes of the soil, and the hypnotic hum of working winery life create an olfactory symphony that's as intoxicating as the wines they produce.

Visitors are welcomed for tastings and tours, an opportunity to gain insight into the winemaking process from vine to bottle. The tastings at Tenuta Olim Bauda offer a chance to sample their broad portfolio savour the essence of Piemonte bottled with love and passion.

Take a visit and embark on a sensorial journey that transports you to the heart of Italy. Tenuta Olim Bauda is not just a winery it’s a testament to tradition, a celebration of heritage, and a place where wine is the language of love.

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