Bruno Giacosa Barolo DOCG 2021
(Piedmont, Italy)

About the Winery:
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 unrivalled palate and his intimate knowledge of vineyards in the Langhe quickly drew recognition and helped establish Piedmont as a leading wine region. In 1982, 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.

Vintage Notes:
The 2021 vintage was characterized by a mild winter with abundant precipitation, including snowfall, ensuring adequate water reserves for the entire growing cycle. An early spring cold spike caused some frost damage, most of which was minimized due to a late bud break. The frost damage resulted resulted in a 20% lower than average production and smaller berry sizes in more concentrated clusters. Spring experienced moderate temperatures and low rainfall that extended throughout the summer, with a few thunderstorms in June and July. This long period of excellent weather with moderate temperatures extended into harvest, allowing the small berries to reach excellent ripeness and balance. The wines of this vintage exhibit excellent structure, power and balance accompanied by a freshness that will ensure longevity.

About this Wine:
Similar to the Barbaresco ‘Classico’ the equivalent Barolo ‘Classico’ is produced mainly in the vintages where no Barolo ‘Falletto’ or ‘Falletto Vigna Le Rocche’ is made. All of Giacosa’s Barolo wines are single vineyard offerings, and the same is true for the Classico where all of the fruit in the years it is produced comes from Falletto in Serralunga d’Alba. In the years where a Barolo ‘Classico’ and a Barolo ‘Falletto’ are produced concurrently (such as 2021), the fruit for the Barolo ‘Classico’ will usually come from the lower and less exposed parts of the Falletto vineyard. 

Fermentation and Maceration: about 25 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic Fermentation: completely developed
Refinement: 32 months in big French oak barrels, 6 months in bottle
Bottling: July 2024
Alcohol: 15% vol.
pH: 3.57
Total acidity: 5.45 g/L
Total extract: 28.10 g/L

Tasting Notes:
Ruby red color with light garnet reflections. Fine aroma, with intense notes of fresh red fruit. In the mouth it has a good freshness and a good tannic texture which gives a good persistence to the wine.