Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche Riserva (Red Label) Vintage:2011 Fine-grained tannins sneak in very

Fine-grained tannins sneak in very slowly and meld seamlessly with the energetic fruit

The fruit still shows plenty of intensity and the tannins have softened

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) Harmony and complexity will still take time

Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche Riserva (Red Label) Vintage:2011 Fine-grained tannins sneak in veryThe 2000 Barolo Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto is soft and quite open in feel. It also shows a slightly roasted quality it has always had that is a hallmark of this warm vintage. Sweet red cherry, smoke, leather and tobacco add shades of nuance throughout. Although not likely to be a long term ager by Giacosa standards, the 2000 is quite enjoyable tonight. Antonio Galloni