Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche other_regions opulently textured

opulently textured

Scents of dried cherry

highly perfumed bouquet evokes primary back and blue fruits

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

but you have to guide yourself by the palate

Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche other_regions opulently texturedThe 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