Barbaresco Asili Riserva Giacosa 1996

Barbaresco Asili Riserva Giacosa 1996

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  • Robert Parker rating 98
  • Vinous rating 97
Barbaresco Asili Riserva Giacosa 1996
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75 cl

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Barbaresco Asili Riserva Giacosa 1996 is a powerful expression of Nebbiolo from the renowned Giacosa estate, a cornerstone of the Barbaresco region since the 19th century. Sourced from the prestigious Asili vineyard, this wine is a testament to the complexity and depth of aged Barbaresco. The 1996 vintage reveals enticing notes of dried fruit, savoury herbs, and earthy undertones, balanced by the wine`s firm structure and finely integrated tannins. Bruno Giacosa, celebrated for his meticulous vineyard practices and adherence to traditional winemaking techniques, ensures this wine’s authenticity and enduring appeal. Perfectly suited for those seeking a nuanced, mature expression of Barbaresco.
97 Vinous
The 1996 Barbaresco Riserva Asili is just starting to show the first signs of aromatic development. It is both elegant, but also quite powerful, in the style of the year. Spice, leather, tobacco and incense lend notable aromatic presence. As good as the 1996 is, and it is terrific, it also doesn’t have the purity of wines like the 2000, 2001 and 2004. Antonio Galloni1st August 2023

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Born in 1945, Bruno Giacosa began working at his father's wine cellar at the age of 16. Without formal training, Bruno rose to become one of Italy's greatest winemakers, producing some of Piedmont's most iconic reds. Producing both Barolo and Barbaresco, Bruno focussed heavily on sourcing fruit from the finest crus in the area. The estate only began building up vineyard holdings in the early 1980s and today have around 20 hectares under vine.

Bruno passed away in 2018 and since then the winery has been managed by his daughter Bruna who continues the traditional of careful winemaking and terroir-focussed grape selection. Since 2012 the winery have produced Barolo and Barbaresco entirely from estate-grown fruit. In extra special vintages a red-label Reserva is bottled, representing the very peak of fine Piedmontese winemaking. The purity of the fruit is the primary concern the team at Giacosa, ageing takes place in large, untoasted inactive barrels for around 20 months.

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