The 2005 Barolo Giachini is a rich explosive wine loaded with fruit. Here the profile tends towards a darker expression than that found in the Gattera. The wine remains compelling for its textural richness rather than detail while the characteristic floral notes that are one the hallmarks of this site reappear on the finish framing the wine nicely. The terrain at Giachini contains a larger percentage of sand than some of the other vineyards in La Morra and yields perfumed wines that at times resemble those from Rocche dell'Annunziata. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025. --- Antonio Galloni