Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d'Alba

Nebbiolo 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’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.

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. 

  • 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

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: 23-30 years
  • Harvest date: October 5-10, 2018
  • Fermentation and maceration: 17 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 14 months in French oak
  • Bottling: March 2020
  • Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
  • Total acidity: 5.20 g/L
  • pH: 3.56
  • Total extract: 27.9 g/L
  • Optimal period for consumption: 2020-2025

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: 23-30 years
  • Harvest date: October 25-27, 2017
  • Fermentation and maceration: 15 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 14 months in French oak
  • Bottling: March 2019
  • Alcohol: 14% vol.
  • Total acidity: 5.30 g/L
  • pH: 3.57
  • Total extract: 28 g/L
  • Optimal period for consumption: 2019-2026

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 violets and blackberries.  The wine is well-balanced with good structure and lively acidity on the palate.

  • 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: 20-30 years
  • Harvest date: 7-10 October 2016
  • Fermentation and maceration: 14 days in stainless steel vats
  • Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
  • Refinement: 14 months in French oak
  • Bottling: March 2018
  • Alcohol: 14% vol.
  • Total acidity: 5.65 g/L
  • pH: 3.55
  • Total extract: 28.5 g/L

  • 88

    points

    Wine Spectator, 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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  • 89

    points

    Wine Spectator, 2019

    "This is full of cherry, earth and stone flavors in the best sense, with a solid base of tannins underneath. Tightens up on the finish, showing an echo of cherry. Drink now through 2024. 1,800 cases made, 800 cases imported."

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  • 88

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    Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, July 2018

    "This red delivers an appealing cherry fruit component along with licorice, earth and tobacco accents. Chewy tannins emerge on the finish, which echoes the tobacco notes. Drink now through 2021. 700 cases imported."

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