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Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba

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. Expressive aromas typical of Barbera with cherry and forest fruit notes matched with a balanced, lively mouthfeel and acidic freshness on the finish.

Technical Info

Grape variety: Barbera
Vineyards: Neive and Alba
Exposure: Southwest
Yield: 50 hL/ha
Age of vines: 26-31 years old
Harvest date: 16-18 September 2017
Fermentation and maceration: 15 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
Refinement: 14 months in large Botti cask of French oak
Bottling: May 2019
Alcohol: 15.2% vol.
Total acidity: 6.5 g/L
pH: 3.43
Total extract: 29.5 g/L
Optimal period for consumption: 2019-2028

Tasting Notes

Expressive aromas typical of Barbera with cherry and forest fruit notes matched with a fresh, lively mouthfeel and delicate acidity on the finish.

Technical Info

Grape variety: Barbera
Vineyards: Neive and Alba
Exposure: Southwest
Yield: 50 hL/ha
Age of vines: 25-30 years old
Harvest date: 28-30 September 2016
Fermentation and maceration: 15 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
Refinement: 14 months in large Botti cask of French oak
Bottling: May 2018
Alcohol: 15% vol.
Total acidity: 7.10 g/L
pH: 3.45
Total extract: 28.9 g/L

Bruno Giacosa’s winemaking philosophy combines a respect for tradition and conservative winemaking with the selected use of modern technology to obtain the best expression of each vineyard’s terroir. He is convinced that great wines begin in the vineyard with the production of grapes cultivated by experienced growers. This belief pushes him to improve quality with every harvest. In the cellar, the goal is to produce a wine that maintains its identity from vine to bottle, so winemaking methods are traditional and in full respect of the grape’s typical characteristics.