Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba

Barbera d’Alba DOC, Piemonte, Italy

Tasting Notes

Ruby red color. The nose is varietal: it presents fruity notes of cherry and small berries. On the palate, there is good varietal correspondence, with a good overall balance.

The 2023 vintage was a challenging one, requiring careful vineyard management to contend with extreme weather. A mild, wet winter led to early budbreak in March, followed by a sudden cold spell in April that caused frost damage. Spring brought average rainfall, with a burst of intense rain from late May to early June that replenished soil moisture and supported vine growth. June and July experienced warm, dry conditions, with steady sunlight aiding fruit set and berry development. In mid-July, violent hailstorms swept across northern Italy, causing varying damage across vineyard sites and reducing crop yields. August and September experienced warm days, cool nights, and minimal rain, promoting excellent grape development. Harvest began in mid-September with Dolcetto and Arneis, extending into late October for Nebbiolo. While yields were below average due to weather challenges, fruit quality was high, with the wines display excellent balance, vibrant acidity, refined tannins and excellent aging potential.

Harvest date: September 30, 2023

Fermentation and Maceration: about 20 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic Fermentation: completely developed
Refinement: 14 months in oak barrels
Bottling: May 2025

Sub-area: Vineyards of historical suppliers in Neive and Alba
Exposure: Southwest
Yield: 50 hL/ha
Age of Vines: 33-41 years old

Grape variety: Barbera
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
pH: 3.45
Total acidity: 6.2 g/L
Total extract: 30.50 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

Intense ruby red color. The nose is extremely typical to the variety with notes of cherries and little fruits of the forest. The palate also follows the characteristics typical to Barbera with a good overall balance.

Harvest date: 20th September 2022

Fermentation and maceration: about 20 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
Refinement: 14 months in oak barrels
Bottling: May 2024

Vineyards: vineyards of historical suppliers in Neive and Alba
Exposure: South-West
Yield:50 hL/ha
Age of vines: 32-40 years old

Grape variety: Barbera
Alcohol: 15% vol.
Total acidity: 6.3 g/L
pH: 3.40
Total extract: 30 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

Intense ruby red color. 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.

Harvest date: September 29-30, 2021

Fermentation and maceration: 20 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
Refinement: 14 months in oak
Bottling: May 2023

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 color. 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. 

Harvest date: September 24-25, 2020

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

Vineyards: Neive and Alba
Exposure: Southwest
Yield:50 hL/ha
Age of vines: 28-36 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 color. 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.

  • Grape variety: Barbera
  • Vineyards: Neive and Alba
  • Exposure: Southwest
  • Yield: 50 hL/ha
  • Age of vines: 27-35 years old
  • Harvest date: October 3-4, 2019
  • Fermentation and maceration: 15 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 14 months in oak
  • Bottling: May 2021
  • Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
  • Total acidity: 6.4 g/L
  • pH: 3.5
  • Total extract: 20.40 g/L
  • Optimal period for consumption:  2021-2032

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2023 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba – Label

2023 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba – Tasting Notes

2022 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba – Tasting Notes

2021 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba – Tasting Notes

2020 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba – Tasting Notes

2019 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba – Tasting Notes

Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba – Non-Vintage – Bottle

Bruno Giacosa Photography – Bruno and Bruna Giacosa

Bruno Giacosa Photography – Harvest

Bruno Giacosa Photography – Harvest 2

Bruno Giacosa Photography – Estate

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