COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Falletto di Bruno Giacosa
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barolo Falletto Vigna le Rocche 2019 is a single-vineyard Barolo DOCG produced by Azienda Agricola Falletto, the estate winery of Bruno Giacosa. The vineyard, Vigna le Rocche, is located in Serralunga d'Alba, a sub-region celebrated for its powerful and age-worthy Nebbiolo. This wine is made solely from grapes grown on Giacosa's own estate vineyards, distinguishing it from wines produced under the Casa Vinicola Bruno Giacosa label. The 2019 vintage is noted for its generous character, intensity, and structural power, suggesting a long aging trajectory.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€400
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Falletto is the estate winery of Bruno Giacosa, a Piedmontese legend.
Fact 02
Vigna le Rocche signifies a specific, high-quality plot within the Falletto vineyard.
Fact 03
Wines from Azienda Agricola Falletto are made exclusively from estate-owned grapes.
Fact 04
Serralunga d'Alba is renowned for producing Barolo with exceptional aging potential.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barolo Falletto Vigna le Rocche begins with the harvest of Nebbiolo grapes from the estate's vineyards. Maceration typically lasts for three weeks in stainless steel tanks, facilitating the extraction of key compounds. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in large French oak barrels for over 30 months, a period that contributes to its structure and potential for development. The minimum aging requirements for Barolo DOCG are met, ensuring the wine's readiness for release and its capacity for further aging.
