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Bruno Giacosa Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva Barolo 2014

  • James Suckling
    98 Points
  • The Wine Advocate
    97 Points
  • Vinous
    94 Points
Bruno Giacosa Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva Barolo 2014
  • James Suckling
    98 Points
  • The Wine Advocate
    97 Points
  • Vinous
    94 Points
Bruno Giacosa Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva Barolo 2014
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Bruno Giacosa Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva Barolo 2014

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Considered by Bruno Giacosa as the best area for producing elegant and long-lived Barolos, the Falletto vineyard is southwest facing on steep slopes of calcareaous clay soils in an amphitheater shape.

Made by Bruno Giacosa, a towering figure of Italian wine whose meticulous standards and refusal to compromise earned him cult status and placed his wines among Italy’s most treasured classics.

Sourced from a premium private cellar.

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Bruno Giacosa Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva Barolo 2014

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Tasting Notes

Bruno Giacosa Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva Barolo 2014 is a masterful expression of classic Barolo, crafted from the esteemed Falletto vineyard, which Bruno Giacosa regarded as the finest terroir for producing elegant and enduring Barolos. This vineyard’s unique southwest-facing slopes, steeply terraced with calcareaous clay soils shaped like a natural amphitheater, impart remarkable structure, depth, and complexity to the wine.

Produced by the legendary Bruno Giacosa, whose uncompromising standards and meticulous approach have earned him cult status among Italian wine makers, this 2014 Riserva epitomizes precision and tradition. The vintage benefits from a balanced Piedmont climate that allowed for slow, controlled ripening, resulting in a Barolo that combines finesse with powerful aging potential.

The bouquet is captivating and multi-layered, revealing vibrant notes of red cherries, wild berries, and delicate floral nuances intertwined with earthy hints of tar, truffles, and subtle spice. The palate offers a harmonious blend of firm but refined tannins, bright acidity, and a persistent, elegant finish, showcasing the full character of Nebbiolo and the distinctiveness of the Falletto cru.

This wine has been stored in a premium private cellar to ensure optimal provenance and readiness for long-term aging. As such, it represents a prized acquisition for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a deeply authentic and structured Barolo with the capacity to evolve beautifully over time.

Key attributes include:

  • Sourced exclusively from the revered Falletto vineyard, favored for its ideal microclimate and soil composition that foster exceptional grape quality
  • Crafted by Bruno Giacosa, an iconic Italian winemaker celebrated for his exacting standards and unwavering commitment to excellence
  • 2014 vintage, noted for its ideal weather conditions and balanced ripening, enhancing the wine’s elegance and longevity
  • Complex aromatic profile combining red fruit, floral, earth, and spice layers balanced by firm tannins and refreshing acidity
  • Outstanding aging potential, reflecting the longevity and classic structure characteristic of top-tier Barolos from this region

This bottle exemplifies the pinnacle of Nebbiolo craftsmanship from Piedmont, embodying the rich heritage and refined character that define Italy’s most treasured Barolo

Critic Scores

The aromas are so seductive with dried roses and berries. Tar and asphalt too. Full body, very tight and powerful. Leaner and long tannins. It goes on for so long. Stops and then takes over again. A curious and challenging young wine. Great. In market 2020. Better in 2026.

This red label Riserva was made in 2012 and 2014 and will be released in 2016 and 2017. Bruna Giacosa and her team skipped over 2013 and 2015. However, the current release is the 2014 Barolo Riserva Falletto Vigna Le Rocche, and well, there's a lot to take in. Simply put, this is a beautiful wine that unfolds slowly with amazing intensity and complexity, delivering delicate notes of violets and candied orange peel that cede softly to darker tones of licorice, dried blackberry and savory spice. Give the wine the time it needs to open in the glass. This vintage flaunts its most elegant side, with fine tannins and soft fruity fiber that remains everlasting and pure. This estate is known for taking its biggest chances in the so-called off vintages. Betting on 2014 has turned out to be a brilliantly contemplated move.

The 2014 Barolo Riserva Falletto Vigna Le Rocche is a very pretty wine. Gentle and lilting in the glass, the Riserva is decidedly understated in this vintage. Sweet red cherry, mint, blood orange, spice and rose petal all open with time in the glass. In 2014, the Rocche is a mid-weight wine. It can't match the towering depth of the vintages like 1999, 2001 or 2004, but it is very nicely done and certainly a step forward. Time in the glass brings out exotic spice and citrus notes to round things out.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

The Riserva designation indicates both extended post-harvest aging and careful selection of the finest barrels from Vigna Le Rocche for this premium expression. The vineyard's rocky limestone terroir imparts the structure and mineral character necessary for wines designated as Riserva, which must demonstrate complexity and aging potential beyond standard Barolo requirements. The 2014 growing season in Piedmont presented moderate conditions overall—early spring frost concerns gave way to a balanced summer and a particularly warm autumn—producing Nebbiolo fruit with good structure and ripeness combined with the natural restraint and acidity required for extended cellaring. The vineyard management maintained stringent quality standards in selection, with only the finest fruit reserved for Riserva designation.

Vinification

The Riserva requires extended aging before release: fermentation follows traditional Bruno Giacosa protocol over 20–25 days in concrete with daily cap management, followed by malolactic conversion and an extended 42–48 months in large neutral oak casks. This prolonged maturation softens the tannin structure and builds complexity without oak imprint dominating the wine's character, allowing the wine to achieve the depth and aromatic development expected of a Barolo Riserva at the point of release. The wine typically benefits from several additional years of bottle age before displaying full complexity, making it a wine for collectors seeking decades of cellaring potential.

About this Wine

Bruno Giacosa

The knowledge, passion and wisdom that Bruno Giacosa brings to his work as producer of fine wines is the fruit of the dedication of three generations of winemakers. Bruno is a perfectionist and this becomes obvious from the meticulousness with which he applies his craft specialising in the Nebbiolo grape and the wonderful wines it lends its hand to.

The Azienda Agricola Falletto Winery comprises twenty hectares of vineyards within the Serralunga d'Alba, La Morra and Barbaresco areas. The vine growing and wine making processes are followed through with care from beginning to end, culminating with vinification and ageing within the cellars in Neive.

The winemaking methods are traditional giving full respect of the grape’s typical characteristics.

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