{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-barbaresco-asili-docg-2023-piedmont-italy-dm-96-jr-17","title":"Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco \"Asili Falletto\" DOCG 2023 (Piedmont, Italy) - [JS 98] [WS 97] [DM 96]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOne 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurchased in 1980, the Falletto estate is comprised of 10.5 hectares (26 acres) in the commune of Serralunga d’Alba. Considered by Bruno Giacosa as the best area for producing elegant and long-lived Barolos, the Falletto vineyard is southwest facing on steep slopes of calcareaous clay soils in an amphitheater shape. The estate features a single plot known as Vigna Le Rocche, which contains the oldest vines and produces wines that are vinified and bottled separately from the rest of the estate. The Falletto wines are austere, elegant and complex on the nose, with excellent structure and suave tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vintage: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-technotes-description field--type-text-long field--label-above\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage was a challenging one, requiring careful vineyard management to contend with extreme weather. A mild, wet winter led to early budbreak in March, followed by a sudden cold spell in April that caused frost damage. Spring brought average rainfall, with a burst of intense rain from late May to early June that replenished soil moisture and supported vine growth. June and July experienced warm, dry conditions, with steady sunlight aiding fruit set and berry development. In mid-July, violent hailstorms swept across northern Italy, causing varying damage across vineyard sites and reducing crop yields. August and September experienced warm days, cool nights, and minimal rain, promoting excellent grape development. Harvest began in mid-September with Dolcetto and Arneis, extending into late October for Nebbiolo. While yields were below average due to weather challenges, fruit quality was high, with the wines display excellent balance, vibrant acidity, refined tannins and excellent aging potential.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsili represents one of the most important single vineyards of Barbaresco. Bruno Giacosa purchased vineyards in Asili in the 1980s, which now total 2.5 hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation and Maceration: 25 days in stainless steel vats Malolactic Fermentation: Developed Refinement: 18 months in big French oak barrels, 6 months in bottle Bottling: July 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense garnet color with orange highlights. Notes of red fruit and roses are found on the nose. On the palate, good structure is matched with freshness of fruit and sweet, silky tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sleek wine with plenty of finesse. The nose shines for the profound aromas of pot pourri, licorice, watermelon and wild strawberries, as well as bark, dried violets and rhubarb root. Medium- to full-bodied, the tannins are velvety and ripe with thick volume on the mid-palate. Elegant and refined on the licorice-flavored finish. Fresh and long. Drink or hold.\" - Aldo Fiordelli (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Juicy cherry, raspberry and rose aromas and flavors mingle in this elegant, expressive red. There’s plenty of grip and complexity, with hints of licorice, spices and mineral. Balanced and firms up on the finish, where a chalky feel lingers. Shows excellent length and purity. Best from 2030 through 2047. 150 cases imported.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Sep 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bruna Giacosa simply describes 2023 as ‘not the easiest year’, pointing above all to the late summer heat that persisted well into September – the estate harvested its Asili vineyards at the end of the month. A beautiful, bright deep ruby introduces this youthfully reticent edition. Still very primary in its mix of plum, rhubarb and wild strawberry, an explosion of florals washes over the palate with white blossoms, rose and violet. There's just a mere suggestion of earthier, mineral depths at the moment. Fine, light tannins are intricately stitched, and luscious yellow plum and cinnamon grace the finish. While undeniably tantalising now, this should have more profundities to share in a few years.\u003cspan\u003e.\" - Michaela Morris (Feb 2026)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":67636873036141,"sku":null,"price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/BarbarescoAsili_NV_web-400x1000.png?v=1772071264","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/bruno-giacosa-barbaresco-asili-docg-2023-piedmont-italy-dm-96-jr-17","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}