History of Domaine Bruno Giacosa
A talented winemaker and merchant
The cellar has existed since 1900.Carlo and Mario GiacosaprecededBruno GiacosaAt the age of 13, he learned the ropes in the family cellar. He quickly grasped the importance of sorting grapes, which would later earn him a fine reputation as a wine merchant. He then established himself as one of the greatest cellar masters of all time.Italy.Bruno GiacosaHe vinifies grapes from the region's most prestigious vineyards. The renowned winemaker passed away in 2018, and his daughter...BrunaHe has been managing the estate since then. Bruno Giacosa was an emblematic figure of the Italian wine industry.
The vineyard of the estate
Wines from the finest appellations
300,000 bottles are produced every year. The winery vinifies wines from the region's most prestigious AOC appellations:Barolo, Barbaresco and Roero.From the outset, the winemaker has been committed to producing wine solely from grapes sourced from carefully selected vineyards. He chooses the finest grapes available from a network of growers renowned for the quality of their production. The resulting wines are never excessive, expressing the typicity of the terroir in a very classic style. Bruno Giacosa was one of the first to cultivate theNebbioloin individual vintages. He very quickly became considered one of the most important producers ofBarbarescowith the no less famousGaja and Products of BarbarescoThe vineyards used by the estate are located in Asili and Rabajà.Barbarescoand to theMorra and Serralunga.
Wine style
Authenticity and traditions
The HouseBruno GiacosaThe region is renowned for the traditional style of its wines. Maceration and aging are lengthy and take place in large oak barrels. The wines remain in these large containers for 24 to 48 months. It is not uncommon for bottles to spend several years in the cellar before being released for sale. Red wines undergo maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, while white wines are aged in stainless steel. The wines are characterized by perfect balance, great complexity, and incredible precision. These wines are highly sought after and are among the most prized in the region.
THEBarbera d'Alba and Barbaresco Asiliare symbols of the authenticity and great aging potential of the estate's wines.
