The 2006 Barolo Bricco Rocche is a touch firmer than the Brunate. Flowers, spices and dark red fruit cover the palate with lovely density as this beautifully balanced, articulate Barolo opens up in the glass. Today the Bricco Rocche is quite graceful, but I would not be surprised to see it put on additional weight in bottle, as so often happens with Barolos from the village of Castiglione Falletto. There is plenty of vineyard expression in the glass, likely the result of a more measured use of French oak. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031.

The 2006 Barolo Bricco Rocche is a touch firmer than the Brunate. Flowers, spices and dark red fruit cover the palate with lovely density as this beautifully-balanced, articulate Barolo opens up in the glass. Today the Bricco Rocche is fairly accessible, but I would not be surprised to see it put an additional weight in bottle, as so often happens with Barolos from the village of Castiglione Falletto. There is plenty of vineyard expression in the glass, no doubt a result of the reduction in oak.

An iron edge details the cherry, licorice and oak spice flavors in this smooth red. There's fine support from dense tannins, with a balanced finish and fine grip. Better than previously reviewed. Best from 2014 through 2032.