Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco other_regions 20% new wood)

20% new wood)

In what La Rioja Alta considers the greatest years (there have been three to date

and dense blackberry and cassis fruit

47 ha parcel of 65+ year old vines)

This bone dry effort is beautifully well-balanced and because of the abundant extract it will be approachable young yet probably require at least a decade to arrive at its full apogee

Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco other_regions 20% new wood)This is a difficult wine to find in the marketplace and it is rarely presented for official review. In fact, the last time it was produced was way back in 2008. The 2014 Barbaresco sees fruit sourced from the lower part of the Asili cru with some smaller amounts from Rabaj. This is a very opulent and rich expression with forward determination and power. This is an unusual vintage with a cool summer and a very warm pre harvest period. It produced