Barolo Collina Rionda Riserva Speciale Giacosa 1978

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Barolo Collina Rionda Riserva Speciale Giacosa 1978

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Barolo Collina Rionda Riserva Speciale Giacosa 1978

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75 cl

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£4,200.00

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Service	Cost
Inbounding fee	Free
Withdrawal fee	Free
Storage and insurance (12-bottle case)	£15 per year
Storage and insurance (6-bottle case)	£7.50 per year

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Product	Duty charge
Wine 12.5% ABV	£2.87 per 75cl bottle
Wine 13.5% ABV	£3.10 per 75cl bottle
Wine 14.5% ABV	£3.33 per 75cl bottle
Spirits 45% ABV	£11.47 per 70cl bottle

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Barolo Collina Rionda Riserva Speciale Giacosa 1978 is a mature Barolo produced by the esteemed Giacosa estate, known for its meticulous vineyard practices since the 19th century. Upon opening, expect a complex interplay of dried red fruits, earthy tones and subtle spice. With ample decanting, the wine reveals layers of aromatic depth and sophistication. The structure is robust, showcasing well-integrated tannins and persistent acidity, suggesting longevity and evolving character.

1978

Red

Bruno Giacosa

Piedmont, Italy

Nebbiolo

99 Vinous

- Giacosa’s 1978 Barolo Riserva Collina Rionda remains epic. What a wine! Still deep and virile, the 1978 captures a breathtaking array of darker shades of Nebbiolo and Rionda in a year that was cold until perfect weather during the month of September saved the harvest. Waves of tannin enshroud a core of black cherry, leather, licorice, sage, menthol and spice. Time in the glass brings out so much complexity and character. What a pleasure it is to drink the 1978 from an absolutely pristine bottle. Longevity will ultimately be determined by the quality of the cork and cellaring conditions because the wine itself is immortal. In a word: Monumental.

96 Robert Parker

One of the classic Barolos of the twentieth century is Bruno Giacosa`s 1978 Barolo Rionda di Serralunga. An infant in terms of development, even after having been aerated for a half day, it was reluctant to reveal all of its potential. The color is a healthy dark garnet with light amber at the edge. The earthy nose offers aromas of black fruits, underbrush, white truffles, tobacco, smoke, and sweet black cherry and plum-like fruit. Thick, tannic, muscular, and superbly concentrated, this mammoth wine requires another 5-10 years of cellaring. It should open by 2008-2010, and last for the following 20-30 years. - Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Bruno Giacosa

Piedmonte Pioneers

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.

Piedmont, Italy

Bruno Giacosa