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2016 Barolo, Le Rocche del Falletto, Riserva, Bruno Giacosa, Piedmont, Italy

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Nebbiolo
Ready - youthful
Product: 20168029203
2016 Barolo, Le Rocche del Falletto, Riserva, Bruno Giacosa, Piedmont, Italy

Description

Indisputably one of Serralunga’s greatest wines, the conspicuously red labelled Le Rocche Riserva is a vineyard selection from the Faletto Cru’s sweet spot. As traditional as it gets, this sees 32 months in huge Slavonian oak botti, before a further three years ageing in bottle before release. It’s hugely intense and utterly embryonic at this point but there is a lovely vein of acidity keeping the wine balanced and vibrant despite all that power.

A bit of coaxing from the glass reveals dense, dark fruit of notable freshness with subtle mint, violet, black tea, and earthy spice. The palate is all melting minerals and tannic grip at this stage. There is clearly so much to come from this profound Riserva. Put it away for a decade, at least. Or bequeath it to future generations. What a legacy it will be!. In the last decade, we have only had Riservas of le Rocche in 2012 and 2014.

Drink 2030 - 2050+

Davy Zyw, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2016
Maturity Ready - youthful
Grape List Nebbiolo
Body Full Bodied
Producer Bruno Giacosa

About this wine

Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is the grape behind the Barolo and Barbaresco wines and is hardly ever seen outside the confines of Piedmont. It takes its name from "nebbia" which is Italian for fog, a frequent phenomenon in the region.
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Bruno Giacosa

Giacosa are revered globally, with a reputation built on the elegance, purity and complexity of wines produced over the lifetime of Bruno Giacosa, who died in 2018. Over the course of 60 years, he came to be recognised as one of Piedmont's greatest winemakers. In 1945, at the age of 16, Bruno began working full-time in the family cellar. Rather than studying oenology, he instead absorbed the traditional knowledge and techniques passed down through his family. His approach was deeply considered, single-minded and perfectionist. Famously exacting and modest, he let his wines speak for themselves. Since 2006, the estate has been ably run by Bruno’s daughter, Bruna. Bruno’s standards have been upheld, with continued, unwavering commitment to producing wines of both the highest quality and of true vineyard expression. Since the 2012 vintage, all of their Barbaresco and Barolo have been made exclusively from estate-grown fruit.
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