Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche Riserva (Red Label) Vintage:2011 The fruit still shows plenty

The fruit still shows plenty of intensity and the tannins have softened

(harvested on September 20th)

one of the finest wines produced by any of Champagne's important houses in the last two or three decadesis the 2008 Cristal Rosé

The 2001 Cote Rotie La Landonne reveals a roasted espresso character along with licorice

tannic and structured

Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche Riserva (Red Label) Vintage:2011 The fruit still shows plentyThe 2000 Barolo Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto is soft and quite open in feel. It also shows a slightly roasted quality it has always had that is a hallmark of this warm vintage. Sweet red cherry, smoke, leather and tobacco add shades of nuance throughout. Although not likely to be a long term ager by Giacosa standards, the 2000 is quite enjoyable tonight. Antonio Galloni