Bruno Giacosa Barbera 2021.
One of the legendary winemakers of the world, Bruno Giacosa joined the family business at the age of 15, representing the third generation of his Langhe winemaking family. Giacosa’s unfailing pursuit of perfection, his unrivaled palate and his intimate knowledge of vineyards in the Langhe quickly drew recognition and helped establish Piedmont as a leading wine region. His legacy rests with daughter Bruna, who continues to uphold her father’s winemaking philosophy to respect traditional techniques while using the best of modern technology. The goal is for each distinguished site to produce articulate, unique wines.
TASTING NOTES
Intense ruby red colour. The nose is extremely typical to the variety with notes of cherries and fruits of the forest. The palate also follows the characteristics typical to Barbera with a good overall balance.
WINEMAKING NOTES
- Fermentation and maceration: 20 days in stainless steel vats
- Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
- Refinement: 14 months in oak
- Bottling: May 2023
VINEYARD NOTES
- Vineyards: Neive and Alba
- Exposure: Southwest
- Yield:50 hL/ha
- Age of vines: 30-38 years old
One of the legendary winemakers of the world, Bruno Giacosa joined the family business at the age of 15, representing the third generation of his Langhe winemaking family. Giacosa’s unfailing pursuit of perfection, his unrivaled palate and his intimate knowledge of vineyards in the Langhe quickly drew recognition and helped establish Piedmont as a leading wine region. His legacy rests with daughter Bruna, who continues to uphold her father’s winemaking philosophy to respect traditional techniques while using the best of modern technology. The goal is for each distinguished site to produce articulate, unique wines.
TASTING NOTES
Intense ruby red colour. The nose is extremely typical to the variety with notes of cherries and fruits of the forest. The palate also follows the characteristics typical to Barbera with a good overall balance.
WINEMAKING NOTES
- Fermentation and maceration: 20 days in stainless steel vats
- Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
- Refinement: 14 months in oak
- Bottling: May 2023
VINEYARD NOTES
- Vineyards: Neive and Alba
- Exposure: Southwest
- Yield:50 hL/ha
- Age of vines: 30-38 years old