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Bruno Giacosa

Bruno Giacosa, in Neive, is one of the finest producers of Barolos and Barbarescos. The 44-acre estate is owned by the Giacosa family and until his death in 2018 at age 88, Bruno Giacosa himself ran the vineyard and cellar. His daughter Bruna joined the family business in 1982 and has long handled all business aspects. Bruna will continue to run the estate. Bruno was considered a brilliant producer by his colleagues in the region, and for many years made outstanding wines with purchased grapes. These days, however, the family owns its own vineyards and grows Nebbiolo d’Alba, Barbera d’Alba, and Dolcetto d’Alba. About 400,000 bottles are produced annually. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, has awarded Bruno Giacosa wines its highest rating, The Three Glass (or three bicchieri) award. Robert M. Parker Jr. has noted Bruno Giacosa’s “consistent brilliance.”

1996 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco

Lightly elevated cork; base neck fill

WS  93   

1997 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco

Light label condition issue

1997 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco

1999 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco

Lightly depressed cork

WS  90   

1999 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco

WS  90   

1997 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Falletto

Light label condition issue

1995 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Falletto Asili

Lightly depressed cork; base neck fill; light label condition issue

CT  93.3   

1995 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Falletto Asili

CT  93.3   

1997 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Falletto Asili

Light label condition issue

RP  94   
ST  91-94   
WS  90   
GR  2 Bicchieri   

1997 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Falletto Asili

Light label condition issue

RP  94   
ST  91-94   
WS  90   
GR  2 Bicchieri   

2003 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Falletto Asili

ST  93   
WA  92   

2015 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Falletto Asili

Light label condition issue

VN  94   
JR  17.5   

2015 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Falletto Asili

Lightly depressed cork

VN  94   
JR  17.5   

1988 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Gallina de Neive

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light signs of past seepage; base neck fill; light label condition issue

1993 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Gallina de Neive

Lightly elevated cork; base neck fill

1996 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Gallina de Neive

Light label condition issue

1998 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Gallina de Neive

Lightly elevated cork

1998 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Gallina de Neive

Lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

1998 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Gallina de Neive

1998 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Gallina de Neive

Light label condition issue

2000 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Rabaja

Lightly depressed cork

WS  96   
WA  92   
ST  90-93   

1985 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano di Neive

Light label condition issue

RP  96   

1993 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano di Neive

Light label condition issue

1993 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano di Neive

1993 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano di Neive

Base neck fill; light label condition issue