Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba Falletto

Barbera d’Alba DOC, Piemonte

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.

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.

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

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 aromas and flavors of cherry, layered with hints of licorice, graphite, and plum preserves. Balanced and full-bodied on the palate with nicely integrated acidity.

  • Grape variety: Barbera
  • Subarea: Falletto subarea in Serralunga d’Alba
  • Exposure: Southwest
  • Yield: 50 hL/ha
  • Harvest date: October 3-4, 2018
  • 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 2020
  • Alcohol: 15.7% vol.
  • Total acidity: 6.00 g/L
  • pH: 3.45
  • Total extract: 30.20 g/L
  • Optimal period for consumption: 2020-2030

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

Intense aromas and flavors of cherry, layered with hints of licorice, graphite, and plum preserves. Balanced and full-bodied on the palate with nicely integrated acidity.

  • Grape variety: Barbera
  • Subarea: Falletto subarea in Serralunga d’Alba
  • Exposure: Southwest
  • Yield: 50 hL/ha
  • Harvest date: 13-14 September 2017
  • Fermentation and maceration: 12 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 14 months in French oak barrels; 1 month in bottle
  • Bottling: May 2019
  • Alcohol: 15.5% vol.
  • Total acidity: 6.90 g/L
  • pH: 3.38
  • Total extract: 30 g/L
  • Optimal period for consumption: 2019-2025

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  • 90

    points

    Wine Spectator, December 2019

    "A powerful and lush style, featuring ripe plum, black cherry, milk chocolate and earth flavors that fill in the texture. Structured, with well-integrated tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 2,100 cases made, 1,050 cases imported."

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  • 93

    points

    Wine Spectator, December 2019

    "Ripe, luscious blackberry, black currant, violet and mineral flavors highlight this intense, energetic red. The flavors just don't quit, building to a long, saturated aftertaste. Balanced, in an assertive way. Drink now through 2028. 300 cases made, 150 cases imported."

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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

2018 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba Falletto – Tasting Notes

2018 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba Falletto – Label

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

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