Bruno Giacosa - Barbaresco Asili - 2022
Producer
Blend
100% Nebbiolo
Country
Italy
Region
Piemonte
Appellation
Barbaresco
UPC
0 15643 53199 6
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83321-22/6PK
Estate
One of the legendary winemakers of the world, Bruno Giacosa crafted the most prestigious single-vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco wines during a career that spanned nearly eight decades. He joined the family business at the age of 15, representing the third generation of his Langhe winemaking family. Giacosa’s unfailing pursuit of perfection, his unrivaled palate and his intimate knowledge of vineyards in the Langhe quickly drew recognition and helped establish Piedmont as a leading wine region. In 1980, Giacosa began to acquire prime parcels in Serralunga d’Alba, La Morra and Barbaresco to produce wines that are rightly regarded as the finest expressions of Nebbiolo. His legacy rests with daughter Bruna, who continues to uphold her father’s winemaking philosophy to respect traditional techniques while using the best of modern technology. The goal is for each distinguished site to produce articulate, unique wines.
Description
The 2022 growing season marked the second consecutive year of drought in Piedmont, a defining feature of the vintage. A snowless winter left soils with minimal water reserves, compounding the effects of the dry 2021 season. The lack of soil moisture led to an early budbreak that, fortunately, occurred during excellent flowering conditions with abundant sunshine and mild temperatures. While the lack of rain and summer heat slowed fruit set and extended the ripening cycle, there was enough residual soil moisture, combined with meticulous canopy management, to help mitigate the most severe effects of the drought. The result were lower yields, small berries and compact clusters. The lack of seasonal rain resulted in an early harvest, with Nebbiolo picked by early October. The resulting wines reflect resilience in challenging conditions, displaying rich, concentrated fruit and aromatic purity—hallmarks of a high-quality vintage that should offer both immediate charm and the potential to age gracefully.
Terroir
Asili represents one of the most important single vineyards of Barbaresco. Bruno Giacosa purchased vineyards in Asili in the 1980s, which now total 2.5 hectares.
Vinification
Fermentation and Maceration: 20 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic Fermentation: Developed
Refinement: 18 months in big French oak barrels, 6 months in bottle
Bottling: July 2024
Tasting Notes
Intense garnet color with orange highlights. Notes of red fruit and roses are found on the nose. On the palate, good structure is matched with freshness of fruit and sweet, silky tannins.
