Bruno Giacosa - Barbaresco Asili Riserva2011

RED WINE

Winery Technical Data

2011 BARBARESCO ASILI RISERVA DOCG
Grape variety: Nebbiolo
Subarea: Asili (Village of Barbaresco)
Area: 2.8 ha
Exposure: South
Soil: Calcareous clay with a sandy vein
Age of vines: 19 years old
Harvest date: 20-21 September 2011 Fermentation and maceration: 15 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic fermentation: developed
Refinement: 18 months in French oak + 24 months in bottle
Bottling: end of July 2013
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Total acidity: 5.70 g/L
pH: 3.6
Total extract: 29.7 g/L
Sensory analysis:
A very fine and elegant wine with violet, orange peel, and red fruit notes. On the
palate, silky tannins frame the long, luxurious finish.
Optimal period for consumption: 2016-2034

Vinification

Bruno Giacosa’s winemaking philosophy combines a respect for tradition and conservative winemaking with the selected
use of modern technology to obtain the best expression of each vineyard’s terroir. He is convinced that great wines begin in
the vineyard with the production of grapes cultivated by experienced growers. This belief pushes him to improve quality
with every harvest. In the cellar, the goal is to produce a wine that maintains its identity from vine to bottle, so winemaking
methods are traditional and in full respect of the grape’s typical characteristics.

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.

Tasting notes

A very fine and elegant wine with violet, orange peel, and red fruit notes. On the palate, silky tannins frame the long, luxurious finish.