Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba Falletto

Barbera d’Alba DOC, Piemonte, Italy

Tasting Notes

Ruby red color. The bouquet is complex, with distinct fruity notes of cherry and plum. The taste is consistent with good structure and excellent harmony.

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 28, 2023

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

Sub-area: Falletto subarea of Serralunga d’Alba
Exposure: Southwest
Yield: 50 hL/ha

Grape variety: Barbera
pH: 3.62
Alcohol: 15%
Total acidity: 6.00 g/L
Total extract: 31.50 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 intense and complex with fruity notes of cherries and plums. The palate also follows the characteristics typical to Barbera, it is full-bodied with a great balance.

Harvest date: 22th September 2022

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

Sub-area: Falletto subarea in Serralunga d’Alba
Exposure: South-West
Yield: 50 hL/ha

Grape variety: Barbera
Alcohol: 15.5% vol.
Total acidity: 5.8 g/L
pH: 3.62
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 intense and complex with fruity notes of cherries and plums. The palate also follows the characteristics typical to Barbera, it is full-bodied with a great balance.

Harvest date: September 30, 2021

Fermentation and maceration: 20 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
Refinement: 14 months in French oak barrels; 1 month in bottle
Bottling: May 2023

Sub-area: Falletto subarea in Serralunga d’Alba
Exposure: Southwest
Yield: 50 hL/ha

Grape variety: Barbera
Alcohol: 15.5% vol.
Total acidity: 6.65 g/L
pH: 3.50
Total extract: 32.50 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 intense and complex with fruity notes of cherries and plums. The palate also follows the characteristics typical to Barbera, it is full-bodied with a great balance.

Harvest date: September 25, 2020

Fermentation and maceration: 20 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
Refinement: 14 months in French oak barrels; 1 month in bottle
Bottling: May 2022

Sub-area: Falletto subarea in Serralunga d’Alba
Exposure: Southwest
Yield: 50 hL/ha

Grape variety: Barbera
Alcohol: 15.5% vol.
Total acidity: 5.80 g/L
pH: 3.55
Total extract: 29.00 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 intense and complex with fruity notes of cherries and plums. The palate also follows the characteristics typical to Barbera, it is full-bodied with a great balance.

  • Grape variety: Barbera
  • Subarea: Falletto subarea in Serralunga d’Alba
  • Exposure: Southwest
  • Yield: 50 hL/ha
  • Harvest date: October 1-2, 2019
  • Fermentation and maceration: 15 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 14 months in French oak barrels; 1 month in bottle
  • Bottling: May 2021
  • Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
  • Total acidity: 6.50 g/L
  • pH: 3.53
  • Total extract: 31.30 g/L
  • Optimal period for consumption: 2021-2033

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2023 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba Falletto – Label

2023 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba Falletto – Tasting Notes

2022 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba Falletto – Tasting Notes

2021 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba Falletto – Tasting Notes

2020 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba Falletto – Tasting Notes

2019 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba Falletto – Tasting Notes

2017 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba Falletto – Tasting Notes

2017 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba Falletto – Label

Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba Falletto – 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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