Giacosa Fratelli Barbaresco DOCG from Piedmont — garnet red with developing orange hues, an intense bouquet of rose petals, cherries, liquorice, and earthy undertones, elegant and structured with refined tannins and flavours of red berries, dried herbs, and a lingering mineral finish.
Tasting Notes
Garnet red with orange hues developing with age. Intense bouquet of rose petals, cherries, liquorice, and earthy undertones on the nose. Elegant and structured on the palate with refined tannins and flavours of red berries, dried herbs, and a lingering mineral finish. Barbaresco is the more elegant, feminine sibling to Barolo — both from 100% Nebbiolo, but Barbaresco's cooler, more mineral soils in the Langhe produce wines of finesse and perfume alongside impressive depth. Aged minimum 2 years in large Slavonian oak casks.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
- Origin: Italy, Piedmont, Barbaresco DOCG (calcareous clay and marl soils)
- Style: Dry red, Barbaresco DOCG, elegant, traditional style
- Winemaking: Hand-harvested, traditional fermentation with extended maceration, minimum 2 years in large Slavonian oak casks
Food Pairing
Truffle dishes, mushroom risotto, braised meats, osso buco, and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Serving
Serve at 18°C. Decant for 1 hour. Will age for 10 to 15 years.
About the Producer
Giacosa Fratelli is a historic family estate in Piedmont producing traditional expressions of Nebbiolo as Barolo and Barbaresco, alongside Barbera, Dolcetto, and Gavi from the Langhe hills.
