Bruno Giacosa
Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Maturation in large oak barrels followed by ageing in the cellar. |
- Barolo DOCG Riserva 2020: 100% Nebbiolo, still red wine produced in Piedmont
- Aroma: notes of rose, ripe fruit, truffle and spices; intense garnet red colour
- Aged in wood: matured in large barrels followed by élevage in the cellar
- Score: rated 99/100 by James Suckling for the quality of the vintage
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour at 18-20°C; recommended with game and red meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva by Bruno Giacosa is a fine red wine from Piedmont made from Nebbiolo grapes. It displays a garnet red colour and a broad, complex, and elegant bouquet, enriched with notes of rose, ripe fruit, truffle, and spices. On the palate, it offers a dry, full, and generous sip, supported by a harmonious and velvety structure. To best appreciate every nuance, it is recommended to decant for about an hour before serving.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in the heart of Piedmont, with vineyards located among the prestigious municipalities of Serralunga d’Alba, La Morra, and Barbaresco, while ageing takes place in the historic cellars of Neive. The production of Barolo Riserva follows a strict selection process: Bruno Giacosa reserves this title exclusively for grapes harvested in years of extraordinary quality, ensuring a consistently high and prestigious profile.
How it is produced
The production process involves careful and meticulous vinification. The wine matures in large oak barrels, followed by a period of ageing in the cellar to stabilise its significant structure. Thanks to this care, the wine boasts a longevity that can exceed twenty-five years. Ideally served at a temperature of 18-20 °C, it pairs perfectly with game and red meats, structured first courses, fine cured meats, and long-aged cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1900, the Bruno Giacosa winery cultivates the finest vineyards in Piedmont to create wines of excellence. This prestigious Barolo DOCG Riserva is born from a rigorous company philosophy, being produced exclusively in exceptional vintages. The superb 2020 vintage, awarded 99 points by James Suckling, attests to the great mastery of oenologist Dante Scaglione. Thanks to meticulous ageing in large oak barrels, this rarity boasts an extraordinary longevity of over twenty-five years, offering an experience of pure prestige.
Awards
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2020
99/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Dante Scaglione
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 20
Bruno’s art encompasses passion and clear judgement but, above all, the utmost respect for his product, its admirers and for the beautiful countryside where he and his family were born and raised.
The Azienda Agricola Falletto Winery comprises twenty hectares of vineyards within the Serralunga d'Alba, La Morra and Barbaresco areas. The vine growing and wine making processes are followed through with care from beginning to end, culminating with vinification and ageing within our cellars in Neive.
Some of our wine is produced with grapes grown by those farmers who have always worked our winery and whose prestigious vineyards truly deserve the ‘Bruno Giacosa’ label. Read more
| Name | Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Bruno Giacosa |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1900, the Bruno Giacosa winery cultivates the finest vineyards in Piedmont to create wines of excellence. This prestigious Barolo DOCG Riserva is born from a rigorous company philosophy, being produced exclusively in exceptional vintages. The superb 2020 vintage, awarded 99 points by James Suckling, attests to the great mastery of oenologist Dante Scaglione. Thanks to meticulous ageing in large oak barrels, this rarity boasts an extraordinary longevity of over twenty-five years, offering an experience of pure prestige. |
| Origin | Serralunga d'Alba, La Morra, Barbaresco |
| Production technique | Meticulous vinification with ageing in large oak barrels and subsequent élevage in the cellar |
| Wine making | Meticulous vinification with ageing in large oak barrels and subsequent élevage in the cellar. |
| Aging | Maturation in large oak barrels followed by ageing in the cellar. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |