For the final Giacosa video, James tastes Bruno’s Barbarescos and Barolos from the legendary 2000 vintage. When it was first released, James gave the 2000 Rocche del Falletto Barolo 100 points. Is it still a 100 point wine today? Watch the video to see. -JO

In this video, James tastes the 2003 Barabaresco Asili and Barolo Rocche del Falletto with Bruno Giacosa and his daughter, Bruna. 2003 was a hot year and Bruno has always been worried that his wines would be too jammy. In fact, in this tasting, he was reluctant to serve James the

In this video, James tastes the 2004 vintage of Bruno Giacosa’s Barbarescos and Barolos with Bruno and his daughter, Bruna. James wasn’t always convinced that 2004 would be considered a great vintage, but with this latest tasting, he is convinced the year is truly outstanding, particularly Giacosa’s red-label riservas. Watch

James continues his comprehensive tasting of Bruno Giacosa’s Barbarescos and Barolos with the 2005 vintage. It’s an excellent and underrated vintage by many Nebbiolo aficionados, and Giacosa’s wines show extremely well, with the Barolo Rocche del Falletto receiving 95 points. It’s interesting to note that Giacosa made the uncommon decision to

James tastes the Pio Cesare Barolos and Barbarescos from the 2004 vintage, with producer, Pio Boffa. James had previously believed the 2005s were better than the 2004s, but this tasting changed his mind completely: Not one wine received less than 92 points, and two received 95! – 2004 Pio Cesare

James tastes the Pio Cesare Barolos and Barbarescos from the 2005 vintage, with producer, Pio Boffa. James had previously stated his preference for the 2005s over 2006s, but Pio’s opinion is that the 2006s have fuller flavors. Watch the video to see who changes their mind.  – 2005 Pio Cesare

The Pio Cesare family has been producing Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera in Piedmont since 1881. They produce outstanding wines from over 130 acres of vineyards, including the Ornato vinyard in the Barolo region, and the Il Bricco vineyard in the Barbaresco region. In this video, James tastes the Pio Cesare

I tasted another three-dozen or so 2007 Barolos over the last couple of weeks in Italy in blind tastings, and I continue to love the vintage. It’s a year that really impresses you with its ripe fruit and fresh and firm tannins. Luca Currado of Castiglioni Falleto’s Vietti cantina says

Four of the most articulate producers in Barolo give their views of the 2007 vintage: the later harvest, the warmer weather, and the beautiful wines that resulted. Watch the video to hear their unique perspective on this historical vintage. -JO Click here for the 2007 Barolo tasting report.