Bruno Giacosa 'Asili' Barbaresco Riserva, Piedmont, Italy 2014
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Bruno Giacosa is one of the most revered winemakers in Piedmont, known for his meticulous approach to producing Barbaresco and Barolo. The Asili vineyard, located in the heart of Barbaresco, is considered one of the finest crus in the region, producing wines of remarkable elegance, complexity, and longevity. The 2014 vintage was challenging but handled with precision by the Giacosa family, resulting in a highly acclaimed wine.
- WINEMAKER: Bruno Giacosa (produced under his guidance, as he passed in 2018)
- FARMING: Practicing organic, not certified
- VARIETY: 100% Nebbiolo
- TERROIR: The Asili vineyard is a renowned Barbaresco cru, with calcareous soils and an ideal south-facing exposure that allows for slow, even ripening of Nebbiolo
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel using native yeasts, with extended maceration to extract tannins and structure
- AGING: Aged for 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by additional time in bottle before release
- TASTING NOTES: Intensely aromatic, with notes of rose petals, red cherries, dried herbs, and earthy truffle. On the palate, the wine is structured and elegant, with fine-grained tannins, bright acidity, and a long, complex finish that hints at tobacco and spices
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SCORES / ACCOLADES:
- Wine Advocate: 98/100 for its depth and precision
- Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 96/100 for its balance and elegance
- James Suckling: 97/100 for its refined structure and aging potential
Bruno Giacosa is one of the most revered winemakers in Piedmont, known for his meticulous approach to producing Barbaresco and Barolo. The Asili vineyard, located in the heart of Barbaresco, is considered one of the finest crus in the region, producing wines of remarkable elegance, complexity, and longevity. The 2014 vintage was challenging but handled with precision by the Giacosa family, resulting in a highly acclaimed wine.
- WINEMAKER: Bruno Giacosa (produced under his guidance, as he passed in 2018)
- FARMING: Practicing organic, not certified
- VARIETY: 100% Nebbiolo
- TERROIR: The Asili vineyard is a renowned Barbaresco cru, with calcareous soils and an ideal south-facing exposure that allows for slow, even ripening of Nebbiolo
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel using native yeasts, with extended maceration to extract tannins and structure
- AGING: Aged for 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by additional time in bottle before release
- TASTING NOTES: Intensely aromatic, with notes of rose petals, red cherries, dried herbs, and earthy truffle. On the palate, the wine is structured and elegant, with fine-grained tannins, bright acidity, and a long, complex finish that hints at tobacco and spices
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SCORES / ACCOLADES:
- Wine Advocate: 98/100 for its depth and precision
- Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 96/100 for its balance and elegance
- James Suckling: 97/100 for its refined structure and aging potential