Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco Asili 2019
Brand : Bruno Giacosa
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- Region:
- Piemonte
- Grape Variety:
- Nebbiolo
- Bottle Size:
- 750ml
- ABV:
- 14%
- Vintage:
- 2019
At the time of tasting, the 2019 Asili needed time in the bottle to overcome the bottling shock. While the nose was closed and restrained, there is a feeling of grace and elegance which is going to define the 2019 vintage. The palate is pure and delicate, at once firm and fleshy, with a distinctive length. A very pretty and harmonious wine. Drink from 2024 to 2045.
The Asili vineyard in Barbaresco has a south, south-west exposure at 250m above sea level and the soil in this vineyard is clay and calcare- ous with a good percentage of sand.
Another late harvest, due to slower vegetative growth. July and August saw warm days and balanced rainfall, which in turn ensures good reten- tion of water in the soil. Later in the year, the difference between day and night-time temperatures resulted in good acidity and phenolic matura- tion. The wines promise good structure and balance.
The company’s philosophy has been to follow a traditional style, whilst using selected modern technology to obtain the finest expres- sion from each terroir. The late Bruno believed that great wines are born from the vines by the expert hands of the growers, and the new releases from the estate, overseen by his daughter Bruna, are a testa- ment to his beliefs.
There is no more significant name in Piedmont than ‘el Maestro’ Bruno Giacosa. His reputation as one of the greatest winemakers in the history of Piedmont has been built over 50+ years and the estate boasts some of the most celebrated holdings in the region, notably Asili in Barbaresco and Falletto and Falletto Vigna Le Rocche in Ser- ralunga d’Alba, Barolo.
Notably, the estate does not shy away from going against consensus and only releasing wines that live up to their very high standards. This is why no single vineyard Barbaresco or Barolo was produced from the 2018 vintage.
