Tasting Notes
Antonio Galloni 97
The 2004 Barolo Falletto di Serralunga d Alba soars from the moment it is served. Sensual and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2004 offers up a heady melange of dark-toned fruit, leather, cedar, tobacco and spice box. At nearly 20 years of age, the 2004 remains magnificent. When all is said and done, 2004 ranks among Bruno Giacosa s greatest vintages for the quality and number of epic wines he made.
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2044
Wine Advocate 96
Giacosa’s 2004 Barolo Falletto is so compelling it will be hard not to drink it in its youth. This gorgeous Barolo reveals a deeply structured frame layered with sweet dark fruit, mint, spice and pine. At once delicate and powerful, it is a beautifully finessed wine that is sure to provide much pleasure. A recent bottle of the 1982 is a testament to the virtues of this great site as interpreted by Bruno Giacosa. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024. Bruno Giacosa’s profound 2004s, which I first wrote about in Issue 173, continue with these superb Barolos, all of which merit close attention. I also had a chance to re-taste the 2004 Barbarescos and they were as impressive as they have been on previous occasions. Importer: Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620
Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024
