Bruno Giacosa - Barolo Falletto 2009
- Producer Bruno Giacosa
- Blend 100% Nebbiolo
- Country Italy
- Region Piemonte
- Appellation Barolo
- UPC 0 15643 53621 2
Winery Technical Data
2009 FALLETTO BAROLO DOCG
Grape variety: Nebbiolo
Subarea: Falletto (village of Serralunga d'Alba)
Exposure: Southwest
Age of vines: 15-20 years
Harvest date: 27-28 September 2007
Fermentation and maceration: 15 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
Refinement: 30 months in French oak barrels + 8 months in bottle
Bottling: July 2012
Alcohol: 14.50% vol.
Total acidity: 5.50 g/L
pH: 3.60
Total extract: 28.5 g/L
Sensory analysis:
Intense nose of spicy red fruit, wild herbs and nuanced floral and perfume notes. On the palate, the wine is elegant and structured, with floral and licorice notes and a silky texture.
Grape variety: Nebbiolo
Subarea: Falletto (village of Serralunga d'Alba)
Exposure: Southwest
Age of vines: 15-20 years
Harvest date: 27-28 September 2007
Fermentation and maceration: 15 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
Refinement: 30 months in French oak barrels + 8 months in bottle
Bottling: July 2012
Alcohol: 14.50% vol.
Total acidity: 5.50 g/L
pH: 3.60
Total extract: 28.5 g/L
Sensory analysis:
Intense nose of spicy red fruit, wild herbs and nuanced floral and perfume notes. On the palate, the wine is elegant and structured, with floral and licorice notes and a silky texture.
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
The 2009 'Falletto' is a classy Barolo which is impressive for its purity and sheer elegance. This spent 30 months in French oak barrels, followed by an additional 8 months in bottle prior to release. It opens to gorgeous aromas of freshly sliced red berries, strawberries, beautiful floral, herbs and spices leap from the glass. On the palate this is silky and refined with a solid structure ending in a gorgeous ultra-long finish. Overall, this is a stunning effort that will age beautifully for well over a decade, that being said, it will require at least a few more years of bottle age before it begins to hit its stride. (Best 2017-2027)