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. 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.

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. 

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

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.

  • Grape variety: Barbera
  • Vineyards: Neive and Alba
  • Exposure: Southwest
  • Yield: 50 hL/ha
  • Age of vines: 27-32 years old
  • Harvest date: October 1-2, 2018
  • Fermentation and maceration: 15 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 14 months in oak
  • Bottling: May 2020
  • Alcohol: 15.3% vol.
  • Total acidity: 6.1 g/L
  • pH: 3.46
  • Total extract: 29.8 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 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.

  • 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  

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    James Suckling, November 2019

    "A Barbera with blueberry and raspberry character, as well as lemon undertones. Medium body. Vivid and tangy. Fresh and satisfying. Drink now."

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