Bruno Giacosa Red Wine

Italy-Sensational purity of fruit, offering blackberries, black truffle, rust and iron. So tannic and powerful with incredible structure. This may be the most structured Barolo from Bruno G. I have ever tasted as a young wine, speechless. Full-bodied and so intense, yet fresh and agile.

Piedmont, Italy - "This is an incredible wine...flowers, spices, leather and animals. Decadent. Dried mushrooms. Then changes to Japanese ginger and lemon peel. Full-bodied but refined and so long. It has layers of fruit and power. So refined. Ripe and intense. Perfect balance..."

Piedmont, Italy - "This is really muscular and really powerful. It is amazing. Full-bodied, yet tight and super structured with incredible power and super toned tannins. It goes on for minutes. The greatest Barbaresco ever from here? I love the strength with fruit finesse..."

Alba, Piedmonte, Italy- Displaying a deep purple color and a perfumed nose that highlights the fruity characteristics of the grape. This wine is bursting with rich, ripe cherry and plum fruit flavor through to the spicy finish. Ready to drink, serve slightly chilled.

Alba, Piedmonte, Italy- Revealing gorgeous notes of cherries, perfumed dried fruits, smoky cedar and excellent ripeness, balanced with a vibrant freshness. Round on the palate with a remarkably long, spicy finish. Giacosa feels that his success is due to his respect for tradition.

Italy - Piedmont - Barolo - "Strawberry, cherry, rose, eucalyptus and stony mineral flavors are framed by dense, fine-grained tannins in this graceful, firmly structured red. Elegant and very Burgundy in profile, with a vibrant character and excellent length..."

Piedmont, Italy- "The wine shows extremely elegant and fine characteristics with a dry and streamlined approach. Fruit tones on offer are delicate and nuanced. White truffle, balsam herb, violet and licorice are folded within."

Piedmont, Italy - "The berry and tar character is already coming through clearly here. It shows readiness and focus. Full-bodied with firm, silky tannins and attractive orange-peel and spice notes, turning to flowers. Chewy, yet polished and pretty..."

Piedmont, Italy - "The aromas are so seductive with dried roses and berries. Tar and asphalt too. Full body, very tight and powerful. Leaner and long tannins. It goes on for so long, stops and then takes over again."

Barolo, Piedmonte, Italy- Made in the traditional style, featuring woodland scents and flavors of berry, truffle and rose petal that are fragrant and refined. Long, dense, lingering finish. From the famous Falletto zone.

Italy - Piedmont - Barolo - "Strawberry, cherry, rose, juniper, wild herbs and mineral combine in this complex, elegant Barolo, which is backed by lively acidity and a solid spine of tannins. Overall, this is balanced and long, with a reserve that should serve it well..."

Italy - Piedmont - Barbaresco - "Rich and round, this red displays cherry, raspberry, floral and mint flavors. Delivers a juicy texture that offsets the dense tannins, leaving a harmonious feel as this winds down on the lingering, well-structured finish..."

Italy - Piedmont - Barolo - This elegant Barolo is well balanced and complex on the nose, holding structure and suave tannins. It has a bouquet with floral aromas such as rose and notes of black currants pomegranate and raspberries.

Piedmont, Italy - "Sweet berries, smoke, cedar and olives on the nose. Floral. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and a pretty background and ripe fruit. Flavorful finish. Hints of bitter citrus and smoke, too. Very complex. Powerful for Falletto..."

Piedmont, Italy - "Theres impeccable transparency and freshness to this Barbaresco on the nose, which introduces bright rose petals, lifted orange peel, crushed stones and sour cherries. The stoney tannins trace intricate detail on the medium-to full-bodied palate..."

Piedmont, Italy - Intense garnet red color. Notes of raspberry, blackcurrant and wild strawberry are found on the nose. On the palate, good structure is matched with freshness of fruit and fine tannins.

Italy - Piedmont - Barolo - Roses and lavender with other flowers. Peaches. Glorious fruit of dark plums and ripe strawberries. This is dense and intense but there are layers of very fine tannins, like fine cashmere. Goes on for minutes. Opens in the mouth. Almost endless.

Barolo, Piedmont - "What sets this Barolo apart is the focus and care it shows on the bouquet. It is as if each layer is a separately audible voice in a united chorus of flavors and aromas. Also notable is the balanced acidity that adds a bite of freshness without being too sharp.."

Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy - Intense aromas and flavors of cherry, layered with hints of licorice, graphite, and plum preserves. Balanced and full-bodied on the palate with nicely integrated acidity.

Piedmont, Italy - "Silky tannins and pretty bright fruit of strawberries, sliced plums and hints of flowers. Full body, fine tannins and a wonderful clarity. Lovely length of fruit."

Italy - Piedmont - Barolo - "A fine and pretty Barolo with plenty of strawberry and mushroom character. White truffle, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied and creamy with medium, round tannins. Delicious now and will improve nicely."