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Giacosa Fratelli Barbera d’Alba Bussia DOC 2022

A$38.00
AvailabilityIn stock
Volume750ml
VarietiesBarbera
Region/CountryItaly, Piedmont
Rating93 points
Description

Nestled within the esteemed sub-area of Bussia on the grounds of Cascina Canavere in Monforte d'Alba, the beating heart of Barolo production, our vineyards boast a strategic south-east orientation and meticulous guyot cultivation. Organically nurtured in soils rich in marine sedimentation and marlstone infused with iron, these hand-harvested grapes undergo a 30-day skin-on fermentation in stainless steel, followed by a refined aging process in large casks (60hl) for 8-12 months. This exceptional wine, crafted with precision, has the potential to gracefully mature over several years.

Diam cork.

Ratings
Score93 points
ReviewerKen Gargett
Review

Someone mentioned this as a wine for everyday drinking. If this is everyday drinking then bring it on. Too often Barbera is dismissed as a quaffer, but spend time around Piedmont and you'll soon discover it is anything but (as one friend says, if you don’t like Barbera, you don’t like puppies). A gorgeous, vibrant purple/red colour. Aromas of liqueur cherries swirl around the glass. Spices and bay leaves add to the early complexity. This is sleek, ripe, seamless and with very fine tannins. Bright, with a lingering, balanced finish. Delicious. Love it for drinking over the next five to eight years. Every day would be fine with me.

Score91 points
ReviewerJames Suckling
Review

Dark raspberries, cocoa and orange peel on the nose. Silky and plummy yet with focus and tension, a medium to full body, and very fine tannins. Drink or hold.

Specifications
ClosureCork
Serving temp16-18 °C
Alcohol14.5%
Cellar Until2024 - 2032
Food Pairing

A perfect match with legume soups, roasted or braised meats, pork, poultry or spicy cheeses.

Tasting Profile
nose

Intense ruby red in color. The subtle oak aging enhances the complexity while maintaining fruity aromas of black currant and berries with notes of spice and tobacco.

palate

Balanced and expressive with great acidity.

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Giacosa Fratelli Barbera d’Alba Bussia DOC 2022
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