Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Reserva - 2001 (750ml Yamada Nishiki Rice You are holding a bottle

You are holding a bottle from the inaugural release

but the 2004 Barolo Rocche is in a class of its own

along with crunchy tannins that create a push and pull of youthful tension as hints of dried cherries slowly taper off

luxurious and even extravagant

Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Reserva - 2001 (750ml Yamada Nishiki Rice You are holding a bottle97 points Vinous Media Giacosa's 2004 Barolo Falletto is a rock star. The truth is that, if tasted alone, the white label Falletto could easily be mistaken for the Red Label Riserva. It is every bit that compelling. Intensely perfumed yet also towering in stature, the 2004 is simply magnificent. The main difference between the white label and red label is finesse in the tannin, which is a bit less polished here. But that is only because there is a