Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche other_regions Scents of dried cherry

Scents of dried cherry

(from both Mazis Haut and Bas where the two parcels total a remarkable 1

It's a wine that spends two winters in barrel

with bright lemon

Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche other_regions Scents of dried cherryThe 1999 Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto is a knock out. Dark red cherry, plum, incense and orange peel are all very much alive in the glass. The 1999 Rocche is rich, sensual and powerful to the core, with fabulous depth, explosive fruit and captivating intensity. Because of its greater power and richness, the tannins are nearly buried by the fruit. Here, too, the 1999 has moved on from its primary stage, but it is not mature, either. Ideally, readers