Azienda Ronchi Di Giancarlo Rocca was founded in the late 19th century by Carlo Rocca, the great grandfather of the current owner, Giancarlo Rocca. For decades the family sold grapes from its 17 acres of vineyards to the local cooperative. But starting in the 1950s the Rocca family started vinifying and bottling their own Nebbiolos. The estate also produces a small amount of Chardonnay and Arneis. A total of 30,000 bottles are produced annually. Gambero Rosso has noted that the estate is “meticulously and passionately run by Giancarlo,” and that it boasts a “first rate array of vineyards.” Gambero Rosso notes that the estate “remains a beacon for lovers of high-quality wines for friendly prices…all vines are tended using environmentally friendly methods….”