{"title":"Bruno Giacosa","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Giacosa has always produced some of \u003cstrong\u003eItaly's greatest Barolos\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made in an enlightened traditional style and meant for long-term cellaring.” \u003cbr\u003e— Robert Parker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBruno Giacosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, a name synonymous with legendary winemaking, has left an indelible mark on the world of wine. Revered by \u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator as the \"icon of Piedmont\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"a guardian of the traditional style,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e he crafted iconic \u003cstrong\u003ebenchmark Barolos and Barbarescos.\u003c\/strong\u003e For over four decades, Bruno Giacosa reigned supreme in a region teeming with extraordinary talent, arguably surpassing luminaries like\u003cstrong\u003e Angelo Gaja, Bartolo Mascarello, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/giacomo-conterno\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Conterno Barolo\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGiacomo Conterno\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/giuseppe-rinaldi\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rinaldi Barolo\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiuseppe Rinaldi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Bruno's unwavering commitment to tradition and groundbreaking single-cru bottlings elevated him above all, establishing a legacy adorned with wines that rival the very best in the world. Bruno Giacosa's place in history parallels wine royalty like Henri Jayer and Gerard Chave, representing the pinnacle not just of Barolo and Barbaresco but of Italian wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHistory of Bruno Giacosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBorn in 1929, Bruno's journey into the world of wine began at a young age. As a teenager, Giacosa absorbed winemaking lessons from his father, Mario, and his grandfather, Carlo. By the tender age of fifteen, he was fully immersed in the family business, treading amidst the vines, absorbing every intimate detail of the \u003cstrong\u003eLanghe \u003c\/strong\u003eimparted from his family's wisdom. Unlike many, he never attended a university or enology school; instead, his education took place on the field, honing his craft with hands-on experience. One signature trait he inherited from Mario and Carlo was the art of fruit selection, seemingly insignificant to the untrained eye but pivotal to Bruno's early success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBruno Giacosa Winemaking Approach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn 1961, Bruno Giacosa officially took the helm of the family's estate and crafted his inaugural wine, setting the stage for a triumphant career spanning almost half a century. During the 1960s, Barolos and Barbarescos were often crafted by blending fruit from various crus. Bruno, however, chose a distinct path, producing wines from specific vineyards and crus, accentuating the unique qualities of each site. This \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundian approach\u003c\/strong\u003e was revolutionary for Barolo, catapulting Bruno Giacosa to the summit as one of the region's most revered names.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBruno Giacosa Vineyards: Top Cru Sourced for Incredible Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFor years, Giacosa's wines were fashioned from purchased fruit, meticulously selected from \u003cstrong\u003ePiedmont's finest sites\u003c\/strong\u003e. He produced Barbarescos from Montefico, Rio Sordo, Albesani, San Cristoforo, and Asili, while Barolos emerged from Rocche di Castiglione Falletto, Villero, Ginestra, Pugnane, Bussia, and Collina Rionda. It was only after he began to purchase vineyards for estate bottling in 1982 that his legacy truly took shape. Working with the outstanding terroir of Rabajà and Asili in Barbaresco and his monopole Falletto in Barolo, the estate grew a reputation for its \u003cstrong\u003eintensely aromatic expressions of Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e that had a sense of place – a reflection of true terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBruno Giacosa Wine Styles \u0026amp; Labeling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn exceptional vintages, Bruno unveiled these wines as Riserva bottlings, adorned with a \u003cstrong\u003ered label \u003c\/strong\u003ethat set the wine world ablaze. These wines were rare, but when Bruno deemed a vintage worthy of the coveted red label, it was because the wine possessed profound layers of complexity, an extra dimension found only in the world's greatest wines. Bruno's exacting standards were evident, to the point where one might savor a perfectly aged and superb \u003cstrong\u003ewhite label \u003c\/strong\u003eand ponder why it did not bear the red label. \u003cstrong\u003eThe answer lies in the hands of the maestro himself, Bruno Giacosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, his intimate grasp of Nebbiolo's subtleties, and his deep-rooted understanding of Piedmont's enchanting terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBruno Giacosa Reputation \u0026amp; Scores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eToday, Giacosa continues to captivate the attention of Nebbiolo-enthusiasts and wine collectors around the world, earning high marks from wine critics year after year. The\u003cstrong\u003e 2007 Asili Riserva Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e has delighted Italian-focused critics such as \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, earning 98-point scores from both. Galloni expands upon his enthusiasm for the bottling, describing it as \"flamboyant, exotically ripe and stunning in its absolute beauty...bright red cherry fruit, rose petal, violet and mint abound in a spellbinding, utterly thrilling Barbaresco. I have always adored the 2007. Once again, it is pure magic.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe wines of Bruno Giacosa are not only celebrated for their exceptional quality but are also prized for their rarity. With an annual production of 400,000 bottles across a diverse portfolio, including the coveted Riserva red label releases, the demand far outstrips the supply. This scarcity is reflected in the wines' value and has made Giacosa's offerings a target for counterfeiters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCelebrate The Enduring Legacy of Bruno Giacosa Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSadly, Bruno Giacosa left this world in 2018, survived by his daughter, Bruna, and his protege, \u003cstrong\u003eDante Scaglione.\u003c\/strong\u003e He is remembered as an Italian winemaking legend, with wines celebrated among the world's best for half a century. Bruno's wines are iconic, whether it's the exceptional white label cru from Serralunga or the revered red label from Asili. They endure, representing a pure, traditional expression of Barolo and Barbaresco. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYou don't need to be an Italian wine enthusiast to experience the emotional resonance associated with uncorking a bottle bearing the Giacosa name. His wines are so profound that whether you are a connoisseur or collector of Italian wine, your cellar would be incomplete without a white or red-labeled Bruno Giacosa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-collina-rionda-1985-750ml","title":"1985 Bruno Giacosa, Collina Rionda, Barolo DOCG, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG96 \"The 1985 was radiant, rich and powerful, very much in the style of the vintage. Generous dark fruit, leather and licorice came together beautifully in a Barolo whose weight and glycerol could be felt on the palate. It was another of the wines that continued to improve over several hours.\" AG for VM Jun 2010  \u003cbr\u003eBruno Giacosa, Barolo, Vignarionda Collina Rionda","brand":"Bruno Giacosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965208506427,"sku":"ITY:BRG:COLL-0750-1985-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYBRGCOLL-0750-1985-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1779146661"},{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-barolo-riserva-le-rocche-del-falletto-2008-750ml-red-label","title":"2008 Bruno Giacosa, Barolo, Falletto Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva, Bottle (750ml)","description":"WS97 \"Pure cherry, rose and leather aromas and flavors emerge after about two hours of aeration. This is rich, with impressive depth and a firm structure for support. Elegant and graceful, showing excellent length on the finish.\" BS for WS Dec 2014\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP96 \"The 2008 Barolo Riserva Falletto Vigna Le Rocche (aged 36 months in botte grande) is a gorgeous wine from every perspective. Its 360-degree beauty shines comes through in terms of the intensity of the bouquet and the elegance of the mouthfeel. Again, super-finely textured tannins give the wine backbone and create a supporting structure for rich fruit flavors. There's just enough consistency here to fill the palate, yet the wine is never heavy or flat. It shows vibrant energy thanks to the natural freshness and that beautiful note of garden fresh red rose that pops up as nostalgic sign-off.\" ML for TWA Jun 2013","brand":"Giacosa, Bruno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47393979203821,"sku":"ITY:BRG:BRLF-0750-2008-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYBRGBRLF-0750-2008-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1734397495"},{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-barolo-falletto-vigna-le-rocche-2013-750ml-white-label","title":"2013 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Rocche [White Label], Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP95 \"The recent evolution of this wine is a bit confusing. After the 2009 Barolo le Rocche del Falletto was released, the wine was not made in 2010 or 2011. The following year, we got the 2012 Barolo Falletto that I scored last year. We now return to the series with the 2013 Barolo Falleto Vigna Le Rocche—which is, of course, the white label wine. 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. The wine was a little reticent when I tasted it and it definitely needs more time to flesh out in the bottle.\" ML for TWA Jun 2017\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring my annual tasting with Bruna Giacosa in Neive, I learned a few new things. First, the newest vintage (2013) of the Barbaresco Rabajà now uses fruit from a new parcel directly owned by the estate. That means production of this wine is assured for the future. The Barolo Riserva Falletto Vigna le Rocche was produced in 2014 as was the 2014 Barbaresco Riserva Asili. These are the two red label wines. The Barolo will be released in 2020 and the Barbaresco hits the market in 2019. 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