2012 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva

Nebbiolo - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 98 JS 98 WS 97 WA 96
DC 98

Decanter, October 2018

Bruno Giacosa, who passed away last January, was known for the extraordinary elegance of his Barolos and Barbarescos. This last 'red label' riserva is probably the most consistent 2012 in Barolo, and the Falletto cru is...
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, October 2017

A rich and decadent Barolo with dark berry, meat and hints of chocolate and spice. Full body, layered and dense with some leather and walnut underlying the ripe fruit. Drink in 2020 but already beautiful.
WS 97

Wine Spectator, June 2018

Piercing scents of truffle, rose water, macerated cherry and medicinal herbs are the hallmarks of this elegant red. Less evolved and harmonious on the palate, with a core of sweet fruit and tightly wound, dense...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2018

The 2012 Barolo Riserva Falletto Vigna Le Rocche (red label) was bottled last September and has already eased into a comfortable and promising stage in its very early evolution. Bruna Giacosa tells me that this wine will...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Nebbiolo
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Sub-region
Barolo
Appellation
Serralunga d'Alba
Vintage
2012
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
14.5%
Closure
Cork

The 2012 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva is a distinguished expression of Nebbiolo from the esteemed region of Barolo, Italy. Known for its elegance and balance, this wine has garnered high praise from several reputable reviewers.

James Suckling awarded this Barolo an impressive score of 98, highlighting its "rich and decadent" nature with "dark berry, meat and hints of chocolate and spice." He describes it as having a "full body, layered and dense" character, with underlying notes of leather and walnut, suggesting it can be enjoyed now but will continue to develop through 2020.

Wine Spectator's review, which scored the wine 97, noted the "piercing scents of truffle, rose water, macerated cherry, and medicinal herbs" that define its elegance. The publication emphasized its less evolved palate, dense tannins, and extended finish, recommending it be best enjoyed between 2022 and 2043.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a score of 96, remarked on its "beautifully rich and velvety" texture, a hallmark of the warm 2012 vintage. The review by Monica Larner points out the bold primary fruit and dark cherry ripeness, indicating a swift evolution compared to other vintages.

Decanter also praised this wine with a score of 98, calling it the "most consistent 2012 in Barolo." The review highlighted the Falletto cru's ability to maintain grace in a dry vintage, featuring "finely textured tannins of extreme precision" and a "magnificent balance" reminiscent of Burgundian Nebbiolo.

Overall, the 2012 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva stands as a testament to the late Bruno Giacosa's legacy, celebrated for its complexity, balance, and potential for aging.