Piemonte’s Langhe region is famed for the great winemakers it has produced over the past century. Yet, few can rival Bruno Giacosa, not only for the stature of his work, but for the dizzying number of famous wines he made in a career that began in 1961 and ended with his death on January 21, 2018.

And while other men have made great wines in either Barolo or Barbaresco, only Giacosa, for more than a half century, produced a steady stream of heroic wines from both zones. In fact, so remarkable were his accomplishments that his legend transcends not only Piemonte, but Italy. He was, in short, one of the profoundly great winemakers of our time.

This Barolo comes from vines around 20 years old and facing south-west. After maceration for 15 days, the wine is aged for two years in foudres and eight months in bottles. When tasted, it reveals a garnet red color with orange nuances. It is rich on the nose, with a complex bouquet of truffles and red fruit liqueur. On the palate, the wine is also rich and very velvety.

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