Bruno Giacosa

Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo

9.515 ratings
9.610 pro ratings
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Top Notes For
Lee Pitofsky

Although quite young, of course, a seriously long decant of 5+ hours unleashed a glimpse of the magic of Giacosa red label. It’s incredibly aromatic and its stunning bouquet of rose petals, Christmas spices, plums, worn leather and a menthol freshness leap from the glass. A captivating perfume. On the palate it’s rich, intense and muscular, while at the same time showing elegance and grace in its weightless intensity. The finish is insanely long, seemingly going on for minutes, showing vibrance, lift and finely grained tannins. An outstanding Barolo with a long life ahead.

Although quite young, of course, a seriously long decant of 5+ hours unleashed a glimpse of the magic of Giacosa red label. It’s incredibly aromatic and its stunning bouquet of rose petals, Christmas spices, plums, worn leather and a menthol freshness leap from the glass. A captivating perfume. On the palate it’s rich, intense and muscular, while at the same time showing elegance and grace in its weightless intensity. The finish is insanely long, seemingly going on for minutes, showing vibrance, lift and finely grained tannins. An outstanding Barolo with a long life ahead.

1 person found it helpfulNov 13th, 2021
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

9.5

Ripe, rich and deep. Very young but special stuff. Thanks Ian! Happy Birthday, Ania!

Ripe, rich and deep. Very young but special stuff. Thanks Ian! Happy Birthday, Ania!

Nov 8th, 2015
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.8

Riserva

Riserva

Nov 26th, 2013
Flavio Menezes

Not my best Giacosa Riserva, perhaps too young.

Not my best Giacosa Riserva, perhaps too young.

Oct 1st, 2017
Jason Chang

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.6

Jason had this 7 years ago

Jason had this 7 years ago

May 25th, 2017
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.4

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Nov 30th, 2016
Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.8

Rebecca had this 11 years ago

Rebecca had this 11 years ago

Apr 6th, 2014
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.7

Jason had this 11 years ago

Jason had this 11 years ago

Nov 26th, 2013
Jenifer Freebairn

Jenifer had this 11 years ago

Jenifer had this 11 years ago

Oct 27th, 2013
Jorge Liloy

Jorge had this 11 years ago

Jorge had this 11 years ago

Oct 25th, 2013