The 1999 Barolo Rocche is more powerful on the nose than the Giachini and with more perceptible aromas of tar and licorice. Long, strong, and focused, dense in texture and with excellent intensity and momentum, it will provide much pleasure from 2006 to 2020.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411