Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto d'Alba

Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Piemonte

One of the legendary winemakers of the world, Bruno Giacosa crafted the most prestigious single-vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco wines during a career that spanned nearly eight decades. He joined the family business at the age of 15, representing the third generation of his Langhe winemaking family. Giacosa’sunfailing 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. In 1980, Giacosa began to acquire prime parcels in Serralungad’Alba, La Morraand Barbaresco to produce wines that are rightly regarded as the finest expressions of Nebbiolo. 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

Lively ruby red with purple highlights. The nose is intense and complex with notes of fresh red fruit and blackberries. The palate is full and balanced with a good structure.

Fermentation and maceration: 8 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic fermentation: Completely developed
Refinement: 6 months in stainless steel vats
Bottling: March 2023

Select vineyards in the villages of Neive, Neviglie, Treiso and Alba

Exposure: Southeast/Southwest/East
Yield: 55 hl/ha

Varietal: Dolcetto
Alcohol: 14%
Total acidity: 5.30 g/L
pH: 3.64
Total extract: 29 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 and complex notes of fresh red fruit and blackberries. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-balanced, with good structure.

Fermentation and maceration: 10 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic fermentation: Completely developed
Refinement: 6 months in stainless steel vats
Bottling: March 2022

Select vineyards in the villages of Neive, Neviglie, Treiso and Alba.

Exposure: Southeast/Southwest/East
Yield: 55 hl/ha

Varietal: Dolcetto
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total acidity: 5.25 g/L
pH: 3.56
Total extract: 28 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 and complex notes of fresh red fruit and blackberries. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-balanced, with good structure.

  • Grape variety: Dolcetto
  • Vineyards: Select vineyards in the villages of Neive, Neviglie, Treiso and Alba
  • Exposure: Southeast/Southwest/East
  • Yield: 55 hl/ha
  • Fermentation and maceration: 10 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 6 months in stainless steel vats
  • Bottling: March 2021
  • Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
  • Total acidity: 5.25 g/L
  • pH: 3.56
  • Total extract: 28 g/L
  • Optimal period for consumption: 2021-2024

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 and complex, with cherry notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-balanced, with good structure.

  • Grape variety: Dolcetto
  • Vineyards: Select vineyards in the villages of Neive, Neviglie, Treiso and Alba
  • Exposure: Southeast/Southwest/East
  • Yield: 55 hl/ha
  • Fermentation and maceration: 8-10 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 7 months in stainless steel vats
  • Bottling: April 2020
  • Alcohol: 13% vol.
  • Total acidity: 5.10 g/L
  • pH: 3.54
  • Total extract: 27.5 g/L
  • Optimal period for consumption: 2020-2023

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 and complex, with cherry, strawberry and blackberry notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-balanced, with good freshness.

  • Grape variety: Dolcetto
  • Vineyards: Select vineyards in the villages of Neive, Neviglie, Treiso and Alba
  • Exposure: Southeast/Southwest/East
  • Yield: 55 hl/ha
  • Fermentation and maceration: 10-12 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 7 months in stainless steel vats
  • Bottling: April 2019
  • Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
  • Total acidity: 5.31 g/L
  • pH: 3.55
  • Total extract: 28.5 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 and complex, with cherry, strawberry and blackberry notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-balanced, with good freshness.

  • Grape variety: Dolcetto
  • Vineyards: Select vineyards in the villages of Neive, Neviglie, Treiso and Alba
  • Exposure: Southeast/Southwest/East
  • Yield: 55 hl/ha
  • Fermentation and maceration: 7 days in stainless steel vats; 5 days of maceration
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 7 months in stainless steel vats
  • Bottling: April 2018
  • Alcohol: 14% vol.
  • Total acidity: 5.30 g/L
  • pH: 3.50
  • Total extract: 30 g/L

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  • 2019-12-31

    90

    points

    Wine Spectator, December 2019

    "RED WINE VALUE - Pure and enticing, sporting black cherry, blackberry, violet and toasty spice flavors. Supple and juicy, with a long, fruit-filled aftertaste. Lovely harmony. Drink now through 2023. 2,100 cases made, 1,050 cases imported."

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  • 2018-12-15

    89

    points

    Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, December 2018

    "Rich and juicy, exuding black currant, blackberry and violet aromas and flavors, with a hint of chocolate on the lingering finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases imported."

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