Bruno Giacosa
Barbaresco Rabaja 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Ageing takes place in large wooden barrels and lasts about 18 months. After a further period of around one year in glass, the wine is ready to be released onto the market. |
- Name and origin: Barbaresco DOCG Cru Rabajà, Piedmont; 2022 harvest
- Grape variety and style: Nebbiolo, still red wine of remarkable structure and elegance
- Aroma and taste: notes of cherry and flowers; balsamic and liquorice accents; long finish
- Ageing: 18 months in large casks followed by around 12 months in bottle
- Scores and serving: Decanter rating 96, James Suckling 95; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbaresco Rabajà by Bruno Giacosa, made from Nebbiolo grapes, is a still red wine that stands out for its pronounced character. In the glass, it displays a ruby red colour with garnet hues, a prelude to a multifaceted bouquet where notes of cherry, dog rose and violet emerge. The aroma is enriched by clear balsamic nuances, with hints of liquorice and delicate menthol undertones. On the palate, it reveals a full and imposing sip, supported by a finely chiselled tannic structure and a balance between freshness and savouriness, with a persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This intense red originates in Piedmont, within the renowned Cru Rabajà, an area with a deep historical vocation linked to the Barbaresco denomination. The precise location of these old vines gives the wine unmistakable characteristics, faithfully reflecting the peculiarities of its native terroir. Belonging to this specific hillside ensures a strong geographical identity, guaranteeing the synthesis of the structure and elegance typical of the region and supporting a harmonious interplay of floral and fruity aromas.
How it is produced
The production process involves careful maturation in large wooden casks for about eighteen months. This essential stage integrates the structure and smooths the tannins, preparing the flavour profile for a subsequent rest in the bottle for about a year. This final period ensures the full stability of the aromatic profile and impeccable flavour harmony. To allow it to express its full potential, it is recommended to decant for one hour before serving.
History and Curiosities
The Barbaresco DOCG Rabajà 2022 by Bruno Giacosa is a sublime Piedmontese excellence, born from the old vines of the renowned Rabajà cru. This collector's label stands out for its classic and meticulous vinification: after ageing for 18 months in large wooden barrels, the wine rests for a further year in the bottle to achieve perfect harmony. The result is a robust, clear and imposing red, with a beautifully chiselled tannic structure. A true masterpiece of tradition, enhanced by the flattering scores from Decanter and James Suckling.
Awards
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2022
96/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Dante Scaglione
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 20
Bruno’s art encompasses passion and clear judgement but, above all, the utmost respect for his product, its admirers and for the beautiful countryside where he and his family were born and raised.
The Azienda Agricola Falletto Winery comprises twenty hectares of vineyards within the Serralunga d'Alba, La Morra and Barbaresco areas. The vine growing and wine making processes are followed through with care from beginning to end, culminating with vinification and ageing within our cellars in Neive.
Some of our wine is produced with grapes grown by those farmers who have always worked our winery and whose prestigious vineyards truly deserve the ‘Bruno Giacosa’ label. Read more
| Name | Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Rabaja 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Bruno Giacosa |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barbaresco DOCG Rabajà 2022 by Bruno Giacosa is a sublime Piedmontese excellence, born from the old vines of the renowned Rabajà cru. This collector's label stands out for its classic and meticulous vinification: after ageing for 18 months in large wooden barrels, the wine rests for a further year in the bottle to achieve perfect harmony. The result is a robust, clear and imposing red, with a beautifully chiselled tannic structure. A true masterpiece of tradition, enhanced by the flattering scores from Decanter and James Suckling. |
| Origin | Cru Rabajà, Barbaresco (Piemonte) |
| Production technique | Ageing in large wooden barrels for about 18 months, followed by about a year resting in glass |
| Wine making | Maturation in large wooden barrels for about 18 months, followed by approximately one year in glass before being released for sale. |
| Aging | Ageing takes place in large wooden barrels and lasts about 18 months. After a further period of around one year in glass, the wine is ready to be released onto the market. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |