| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | B Giacosa |
| Label Name: | Barolo Riserva Falletto le Rocche |
| Vintage: | 2014 |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Piedmont — Serralunga d'Alba (Falletto, Vigna Le Rocche) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.5% |
| Grape(s): | Nebbiolo |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Wine Advocate 97; Wine Spectator 96; Decanter 94; drinking window commonly cited 2022–2042 (long ageing potential)
Tasting Note
Perfumed rose and violet notes with tar, candied orange peel, cherry, blackberry and licorice. Powerful, high-acid framework with tightly woven, velvety tannins and a long mineral, saline finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast pheasant, braised beef, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, aged Pecorino or Parmigiano. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean barbecue (galbi), braised shiitake and soy-braised beef.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; ~25 days fermentation/maceration in stainless steel, full malolactic fermentation; aged ~32 months in large French oak botti (110hL) and bottled after extended bottle ageing (Riserva).
Vineyard Info
Bruno (B.) Giacosa — historic Langhe producer; owns Falletto estate and selects Vigna Le Rocche for Riserva releases; wine made only in select vintages under Bruna Giacosa's direction.
B Giacosa Barolo Riserva Falletto le Rocche 2014
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