Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d'Alba

Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC, Piemonte, Italy

Tasting Notes

Ruby red color with garnet reflections. The bouquet is intense, reminiscent of violets and ripe blackberries. On the mouth it is pleasant, fine and has a good structure.

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 28-29, 2023

Fermentation and Maceration: 25 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic Fermentation: Completely developed
Refinement: 14 months in French oak
Bottling: January 2025

Vineyard: Various villages of Monteu Roero, Santo Stefano Roero and Vezza d’Alba
Exposure: Southwest / West
Yield: 45 hL/ha
Age of Vines: 28-34 years old

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.5
Total Acidity: 5.40 g/L
Total Extract: 27.0 g/L

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’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. In 1980, Giacosa began to acquire prime parcels in Serralunga d’Alba, La Morra and 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

Intense Ruby red with hints of light orange. The nose is rich with intense aromas of violets and ripe blackberries. The palate is typical to the variety with a great freshness and structure.

Harvest Date: September 28-29, 2022

Fermentation and Maceration: 25 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic Fermentation: Completely developed
Refinement: 14 months in French oak
Bottling: January 2024

Vineyard: Various villages of Monteu Roero, Santo Stefano Roero and Vezza d’Alba
Exposure: Southwest, West
Yield: 45 hL/ha
Age of Vines: 28-34 years old

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 15% vol. Total Acidity: 5.40 g/L
pH: 3.5
Total Extract: 27.5 g/L

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’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. In 1980, Giacosa began to acquire prime parcels in Serralunga d’Alba, La Morra and 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

Intense Ruby red. The nose has evident notes of red fruits, strawberries, blackcurrants and raspberries. The palate is typical to the variety with a great freshness and structure.

Harvest Date: October 8-10, 2021

Fermentation and Maceration: 20 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic Fermentation: completely developed
Refinement: 14 months in French oak
Bottling: January 2023

Vineyard: Various villages of Monteu Roero, Santo Stefano Roero and Vezza d'Alba
Exposure: Southwest, West
Yield: 45 hL/ha
Age of Vines: 27-33 years old

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
Total Acidity: 5.40 g/L
pH: 3.64
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

The nose presents intense aromas of red fruit, blackcurrants, and raspberries. The wine expresses great freshness and structure. 

  • Harvest date: October 8-10, 2020

  • Fermentation and maceration: 17 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 14 months in French oak
  • Bottling: January 2022

  • Vineyards: Various in the villages of Monteu Roero, Santo Stefano Roero and Vezza d’Alba
  • Exposure: Southwest and west
  • Age of vines: 26-32 years

  • Grape variety: Nebbiolo
  • Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
  • Total acidity: 5.30 g/L
  • pH: 3.63
  • Total extract: 27.9 g/L
  • Optimal period for consumption: 2022-2033

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

The nose presents intense aromas of red fruit, blackcurrants, and raspberries.  The wine is well-balanced with a persistent finish.

  • Grape variety: Nebbiolo
  • Vineyards: Various in the villages of Monteu Roero, Santo Stefano Roero and Vezza d’Alba
  • Exposure: Southwest and west
  • Age of vines: 25-31 years
  • Harvest date: October 10-15, 2019
  • Fermentation and maceration: 15 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 14 months in French oak
  • Bottling: January 2021
  • Alcohol: 14% vol.
  • Total acidity: 5.25 g/L
  • pH: 3.6
  • Total extract: 27.6 g/L
  • Optimal period for consumption: 2021-2028

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    Wine Spectator, January 2021

    "This red is bright, with strawberry and cherry fruit accented by earth, licorice and tobacco. Packs a lot into the slim frame, with fine balance and length. Drink now. 1,250 cases imported."

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2023 Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d’Alba – Label

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2022 Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d’Alba – Label

2022 Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d’Alba – Tasting Notes

2021 Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d’Alba – Tasting Notes

2020 Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d’Alba – Tasting Notes

2019 Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d’Alba – Tasting Notes

Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d’Alba – Bottle

Bruno Giacosa Photography – Bruno and Bruna Giacosa

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