Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva Giacosa 2004
HED1435
75 cl
14%
£1,000.00
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The Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva 2004 from Bruno Giacosa epitomises the essence of classic Barolo. Sourced from the famed Le Rocche del Falletto vineyard in Serralunga d`Alba, this wine reflects Giacosa’s commitment to traditional winemaking practices. On the nose, it reveals an intricate bouquet of rose petals, menthol, earthy mineral notes, and a hint of tar, which are hallmarks of Nebbiolo. The palate is rich and structured, with layers of dark fruit, tobacco, and earthy complexities. This wine`s well-integrated tannins and balanced acidity promise excellent ageing potential, allowing it to evolve beautifully with time. A true expression of heritage and craftsmanship, it offers a remarkable experience for collectors and connoisseurs alike. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts, the 2004 Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva stands as a testament to Giacosa`s legacy and the enduring quality of Barolo wines.
The 2004 Barolo Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto is simply as profound as wine can be. Period. Strikingly layered, perfumed and sensual to the core, the 2004 has it all. Next to the straight Falletto, the Rocche is more refined but also quite a bit more backward as well. Mint, rose petal and melted road tar grace the exquisite finish. The level of intensity here is simply mind-blowing. At ten years of age, the 2004 Rocche is a youngster, but it is clearly a wine of divine inspiration. For readers who look at the numbers, the score is the only possible score. Antonio Galloni1st May 2015
99Robert Parker
The 2004 Barolo Riserva Falletto Vigna Le Rocche is off the charts. Sweet roses, menthol, tar, licorice and minerals come together in a sensual, elegant style that recalls Giacosa’s legendary 1989 Riserva Collina Rionda, a wine many observers (this one included) place at the top of the hierarchy of all-time legendary Barolos. Ripe, sensual, and utterly spellbinding, the 2004 Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto offers superb elegance and pedigree. At this stage the wine remains surprisingly accessible. Readers will want to taste the 2004 Rocche as soon as possible as it will almost certainly head for a long period of dormancy in the near future. This magical Barolo will likely merit a perfect score in the future. The 2004 Rocche is the last wine Giacosa and former longtime oenologist Dante Scaglione produced together from start to finish and it is an appropriate bookend to a wonderful partnership that yielded so many profound wines. Anticipated maturity. 2024-2044. - Antonio Galloni
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Bruno Giacosa
Piedmonte Pioneers
Born in 1945, Bruno Giacosa began working at his father's wine cellar at the age of 16. Without formal training, Bruno rose to become one of Italy's greatest winemakers, producing some of Piedmont's most iconic reds. Producing both Barolo and Barbaresco, Bruno focussed heavily on sourcing fruit from the finest crus in the area. The estate only began building up vineyard holdings in the early 1980s and today have around 20 hectares under vine.
Bruno passed away in 2018 and since then the winery has been managed by his daughter Bruna who continues the traditional of careful winemaking and terroir-focussed grape selection. Since 2012 the winery have produced Barolo and Barbaresco entirely from estate-grown fruit. In extra special vintages a red-label Reserva is bottled, representing the very peak of fine Piedmontese winemaking. The purity of the fruit is the primary concern the team at Giacosa, ageing takes place in large, untoasted inactive barrels for around 20 months.
