WineSpectator Review:
Multidimensional aromas of sliced fruit and fresh flowers follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and a long finish. Balanced and complex, with just the right amount of fruit and toasty oak.
Parker Review:
In many ways the best was saved for last. As much as I loved the 1982, 1989, 1996 and other vintages, the 2004 was on another level entirely. I was somewhat surprised by how much the wine had begun to close down since I last tasted it in bottle a few months prior, but all the ingredients for a classic, superb Barolo Rocche were there, from the signature aromatics, to the ripe dark fruit and the finessed tannins. Yet the 2004 revealed an additional level of ripeness and concentration which should allow it to take its rightful place as one of the finest, if not the finest, Barolo Rocche Vietti has ever produced.
Tanzer Review:
Good full, deep red. Dark fruit, smoke and menthol aromas lifted by an exhilarating floral element. Reticent but lively, with captivating, hightoned dark berry and rose petal flavors giving the wine great subtlety and finesse. A superb and classic Rocche, with terrific grip, verve and subtle persistence. Wonderfully long on the aftertaste.
