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About This Wine
The Barbaresco by Carlo Giacosa is a structured wine produced with 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in various vineyards owned in Barbaresco. After the fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature, the wine is aged in French oak barrels from 20hl to 45hl for a few months. After a further rest period in bottle in the silence and darkness of the cellar, in the glass it shows a beautiful garnet red color. In the nose the bouquet is broad and intense, with fruity notes of ripe red fruit and blackberries, in addition to spicy hints of licorice and cinnamon. When tasted, it is striking for its tannic texture and for its important structure, for its savory flavor and for its long persistence. The Barbaresco by Carlo Giacosa is perfect to drink in combination with red meats, game and aged cheeses.
Type | Red Wine |
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Varietal(s) | Nebbiolo |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Appellation | Barbaresco |
Brand | Carlo Giacosa |
Vintage | 2020 |
Wines of Piedmont
In the North-Western corner of Italy, with a backdrop of the visually stunning Alps, Piedmont is a great place to visit for wine tourism. It is also home to some of the most sought-after wines in the country.
Nebbiolo is the region’s most prestigious grape variety, a red variety not seen much in Australia. Wines made from this grape are powerful with remarkably high levels of tannins but a balancing acidity. The Piedmont region offers the grapes with a reliable autumn fog that provides a cooling effect which is particularly beneficial to the growth of Nebbiolo. This pre-harvest fog (“nebbia” in Italian) is actually where the grape’s name comes from. The fog is vital in that it prolongs the time spent on the vine and allows the grapes to achieve full ripeness.
The most famous examples of Nebbiolo come from the appellations (subregions) of Barolo and Barbaresco, known for their ability to age well, firm tannins and distinct smell of tar and roses. Barolo is a big tannic expression of Nebbiolo, while Barbaresco only about 15km away makes a more elegant style. Barolo wines are generally the more expensive of the two and are known to cellar for decades.
By volume however, Barbera is the most planted red grape in Piedmont. This grape makes a juicy, low tannin but high acidity easy-going red. Perhaps somewhat like a lighter style Shiraz.
While there are quite a few white varieties planted in the region, the most notable is Moscato d’Asti, made in a sparkling style in the Asti subregion.