Giacosa Fratelli Barolo DOCG from Piedmont — garnet red with orange reflections, complex aromas of dried roses, tar, truffle, and cherry, full-bodied and structured with firm tannins and flavours of dried red fruit, liquorice, and earthy undertones on a long and elegant finish.
Tasting Notes
Garnet red with orange reflections. Complex aromas of dried roses, tar, truffle, cherry, and spices on the nose. Full-bodied and structured on the palate with firm tannins and flavours of dried red fruit, liquorice, and earthy undertones. Long and elegant on the finish. A classic traditional Barolo from one of Piedmont's historic family estates, aged minimum 38 months including 18 in large oak casks.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
- Origin: Italy, Piedmont, Barolo DOCG (calcareous clay soils)
- Style: Dry red, Barolo DOCG, traditional style, long-aged
- Winemaking: Hand-harvested, extended maceration, minimum 38 months ageing including 18 months in large oak casks, minimal filtration
Food Pairing
Braised beef, lamb, truffle-based pasta, and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Serving
Serve at 18°C. Decant for 1 hour. Will age for 15 to 20 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.