Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore

Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC, Piemonte

One of the legendary winemakers of the world, Bruno Giacosa crafted the most prestigious single-vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco wines during a career that spanned nearly eight decades. He 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. In 1980, Giacosa began to acquire prime parcels in Serralunga d’Alba, La Morra and Barbaresco to produce wines that are rightly regarded as the finest expressions of Nebbiolo. 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

Red garnet in color with orange hints. The nose presents intense notes of violet and ripe strawberry. An excellent, well-integrated tannin structure accompanied by good acidity providing freshness.

Fermentation and Maceration: 27 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic Fermentation: Completely developed
Refinement: 14 months in French oak
Bottling: January 2024

Vineyard: Valmaggiore (Village of Vezza d'Alba)
Exposure: Southwest
Yield: 45 hL/ha
Age of Vines: 45 years old

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 15% vol.
Total Acidity: 5.20 g/L
pH: 3.53
Total Extract: 29.00 g/L

One of the legendary winemakers of the world, Bruno Giacosa crafted the most prestigious single-vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco wines during a career that spanned nearly eight decades. He 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. In 1980, Giacosa began to acquire prime parcels in Serralunga d’Alba, La Morra and Barbaresco to produce wines that are rightly regarded as the finest expressions of Nebbiolo. 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

Ruby red color. The nose presents notes of red fruits. It has a good tannic plot, structure and pleasant freshness.

Fermentation and Maceration: 22 days in stainless steel vats Malolactic Fermentation: completely developed
Refinement: 14 months in French oak
Bottling: January 2023

Vineyard: Valmaggiore (Village of Vezza d'Alba)
Exposure: Southwest
Yield: 45 hL/ha
Age of Vines: 44 years old

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Total Acidity: 5.35 g/L
pH: 3.63
Total Extract: 28.6 g/L

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

Subtle and elegant with notes of red fruit and dried flowers. On the palate, the tannins are present, but fine and well-integrated, and the wine showcases excellent freshness and structure of fruit.

  • Fermentation and maceration: 18 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 14 months in French oak
  • Bottling: January 2022

  • Vineyard: Valmaggiore (Village of Vezza d’Alba)
  • Exposure: Southwest
  • Yield: 45 hL/ha
  • Age of vines: 43 years old

  • Grape variety: Nebbiolo
  • Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
  • Total acidity: 5.20 g/L
  • pH: 3.60
  • Total extract: 28.1 g/L
  • Optimal period for consumption: 2022-2035

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

Subtle and elegant with notes of red fruit and dried roses. On the palate, the tannins are present, but fine and well-integrated, and the wine showcases excellent freshness and persistence of fruit.

  • Grape variety: Nebbiolo
  • Vineyard: Valmaggiore (Village of Vezza d’Alba)
  • Exposure: Southwest
  • Yield: 45 hL/ha
  • Age of vines: 42 years old
  • Harvest date: October 14, 2019
  • Fermentation and maceration: 15 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 14 months in French oak
  • Bottling: January 2021
  • Alcohol: 14% vol.
  • Total acidity: 5.30 g/L
  • pH: 3.62
  • Total extract: 28 g/L
  • Optimal period for consumption: 2021-2030

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

Subtle and elegant with notes of red fruit and dried roses. On the palate, the tannins are present, but fine and well-integrated, and the wine showcases excellent freshness and persistence of fruit.

  • Grape variety: Nebbiolo
  • Vineyard: Valmaggiore (Village of Vezza d’Alba)
  • Exposure: Southwest
  • Yield: 45 hL/ha
  • Age of vines: 41 years old
  • Harvest date: September 8, 2018
  • Fermentation and maceration: 16 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 14 months in French oak
  • Bottling: March 2020
  • Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
  • Total acidity: 5. 40 g/L
  • pH: 3.57
  • Total extract: 29 g/L
  • Optimal period for consumption: 2020-2027

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  • 2021-11-15

    90

    points

    Wine Spectator, November 2021

    "This is rich and round, boasting plum, cherry, iron and tea flavors, backed by a dense matrix of refined tannins. Ends moderately long. Drink now through 2028. 300 cases imported."

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  • 2020-08-04

    94

    points

    James Suckling, August 2020

    "Here is a pure nebbiolo with beautiful purity of fruit, offering dried cherries, sliced ripe strawberries and hints of hazelnuts and orange peel. It’s full-bodied with super integrated tannins that are creamy and refined. Truly balanced and harmonious already. Drink or hold."

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2019 Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d’Alba Valmaggiore – Tasting Notes

2018 Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d’Alba Valmaggiore – Tasting Notes

2018 Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d’Alba Valmaggiore – Label

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