Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche Riserva (Red Label) other_regions berry liqueur and mineral notes

berry liqueur and mineral notes

Moderate wood sets off the ripe and fresh if restrained aromas of soft earth

There is outstanding concentration and muscle to the punchy medium weight plus flavors that conclude in a beautifully long and notably firm finish of focused power and seriously good depth

and a hint of chocolate in the background

The 2001 is still fresh

Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche Riserva (Red Label) other_regions berry liqueur and mineral notesThe 2000 Barolo Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto is soft and quite open in feel. It also shows a slightly roasted quality it has always had that is a hallmark of this warm vintage. Sweet red cherry, smoke, leather and tobacco add shades of nuance throughout. Although not likely to be a long term ager by Giacosa standards, the 2000 is quite enjoyable tonight. Antonio Galloni