2014 Bruno Giacosa AA Falletto Barolo Vigne le Rocche Riserva, Piedmont
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BGBARROCR14
This is a little chunk of Barolo Heaven. This wine is only made (Riserva) when the vintage dictates. Few have the history to recognise this, like Giacosa does… 14 will be no exception. While some struggles with this vintage and some areas of Barolo had to make less wine and in some cases, only the ‘lesser-wines’, it was a cool, powerful and structured vintage, that will go for years, for sure (some say drink till 2045!!) This vintage will prove again, why this estate is one of the greatest, and this vineyard is one of the greatest for Nebbiolo on the planet….. Bags-some!!!!
The aromas are so seductive with dried roses and berries. Tar and asphalt, too. Full bodied, very tight and powerful. Lean and long tannins. It goes on for so long. Stops and then starts over again. A curious and challenging young wine. Great. In the market in 2020. Better in 2026.
98 points James Suckling jamessuckling.com
This red label Riserva was made in 2012 and 2014 and will be released in 2016 and 2017. Bruna Giacosa and her team skipped over 2013 and 2015. However, the current release is the 2014 Barolo Riserva Falletto Vigna Le Rocche, and well, there's a lot to take in. Simply put, this is a beautiful wine that unfolds slowly with amazing intensity and complexity, delivering delicate notes of violets and candied orange peel that cede softly to darker tones of licorice, dried blackberry and savory spice. Give the wine the time it needs to open in the glass. This vintage flaunts its most elegant side, with fine tannins and soft fruity fiber that remains everlasting and pure. This estate is known for taking its biggest chances in the so-called off vintages. Betting on 2014 has turned out to be a brilliantly contemplated move.
97 points Monica Larner robertparker.com June 2019 Drink 2023-2050
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont, Barolo |
| Varietals | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 98 |
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