B Giacosa Barolo Riserva Falletto le Rocche 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
B Giacosa
Label Name:
 
Barolo Riserva Falletto le Rocche
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont — Barolo (Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba)
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 100; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 98; Wine Spectator 98; Decanter 98; Jancis Robinson high praise (18. 5+/top marks). Reviews note black truffle, iron/mineral notes, monumental structure and long aging potential

Tasting Note
Deep garnet; aromas of rose petal, dried cherry, blackberry, black truffle, iron and licorice. Powerful, full-bodied palate with firm, velvety tannins, bright acidity and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, braised short ribs, porcini risotto, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. Asian: Peking duck, Korean grilled beef (bulgogi/galbi), soy‑braised pork belly, rich Indonesian beef rendang.

Production Method
Traditional Nebbiolo vinification with extended maceration (c.20–30 days), completed malo‑lactic fermentation; aged 32–36 months in large French oak botti, followed by extended bottle aging before release.

Vineyard Info
From Bruno Giacosa’s single‑plot 'Vigna Le Rocche' in the Falletto cru (purchased 1980). Produced from the oldest vines in the parcel; estate known for classic, long‑lived Barolos.