Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva 2016 (6x75cl Case)

The Falletto vineyard is one of the top Crus of Serralunga, in Barolo. The winery of Giacosa is located here. The total vineyard of Giacosa in Falletto covers 13 hectares, part of which is in the Rocche del Falletto Cru. This Le Rocche Riserva is the most premium Barolo Giacosa produces and it is only made in the very best vintages. 2016 has been quoted by Antonuio Galloni as 'a vintage full of truly spectacular, breathtaking wines that captures all the pedigree that Nebbiolo and Barolo are capable of', which certainly bodes well. As this is an early release none of the critics have tasted it yet but from what we know about the 2016 vintage in Barolo I am sure this wine will impress on all levels.

Nebbiolo is the grape used in Piedmont's most important DOCGs: Barolo, Barbaresco and Gattinara. Barbera, a dark-skinned variety, is responsible for a growing number of superlative wines, labelled as Barbera del Monferrato, Barbera d’Asti or Barbera d'Alba.

Piemonte, in the north-western corner of the Italian peninsula, sits at the foot of the Western Alps, which encircle the region to the north and west. Its seasons are very distinctive: hot, dry summers, cold winters, and temperate springs and autumns are common with occasional fog during harvest time. Located in north-west Italy, surrounded by the Alps, Piedmont means literally “foot of the Mountain” in Italian. .

The richness and elegance of Piedmontese wines go perfectly with the rich and creamy cuisine typical of Piedmont, with meat and risotto at the heart of every menu, not to mention the most notable ingredient, the white truffle (tartufi bianchi). Piedmont has the highest percentage of quality wines in the whole of Italy. It is home to some of the most robust, long-lived wines of the world, many of which are specific to Piedmont and have not excelled anywhere else in the world. The wines of Barolo and Barbaresco are two of Italy’s best. Like fine Bordeaux and Burgundy, these Nebbiolo wines age very well.