Bruno Giacosa
Falletto Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Popped and poured, no formal notes. This bottle of 2007 Giacosa Barolo Falletto Serralunga d’Alba was served alongside a number of absolute bangers and was probably my wine of the night. I would describe it as vinous now and it has so much personality. Unmistakably Serralunga: gorgeously perfumed, beautifully dark fruited and fabulously structured. This is the third 2007 I’ve had from multiple producers in the last 18 months and I gotta say, I think the 2007 Barolo vintage is in a really great spot right now. Definitely a vintage I’ve slept on. For this particular bottle, drink now though I expect it will live through 2037.
Popped and poured, no formal notes. This bottle of 2007 Giacosa Barolo Falletto Serralunga d’Alba was served alongside a number of absolute bangers and was probably my wine of the night. I would describe it as vinous now and it has so much personality. Unmistakably Serralunga: gorgeously perfumed, beautifully dark fruited and fabulously structured. This is the third 2007 I’ve had from multiple producers in the last 18 months and I gotta say, I think the 2007 Barolo vintage is in a really great spot right now. Definitely a vintage I’ve slept on. For this particular bottle, drink now though I expect it will live through 2037.
Aug 4th, 2023
After 4 disappointing bottles out of a case this was the first really good one. Gripping tannins, smoke a bit of leather and a lot of red fruit.
After 4 disappointing bottles out of a case this was the first really good one. Gripping tannins, smoke a bit of leather and a lot of red fruit.
Oct 1st, 2021Probably a not well kept bottle. Color too evolved, nose gone, wine flat.
Probably a not well kept bottle. Color too evolved, nose gone, wine flat.
Aug 22nd, 2020
Super tight, almost closed right now....wait for it......
Super tight, almost closed right now....wait for it......
May 31st, 2019
Friday night in SA was Italian varietals and @Shawn R bought out restaurant Gwendolyn for the event. Gwendolyn is a 100% sustainable, using only local ingredients restaurant run by a French chef/owner and they don’t use any post modern motorized machines in food prep. This Giacosa from @Eric LaMasters was my co-WOTN. It was in a phenomenal spot. Elegant ripe red fruit, blackberry compote, spice box and a silky smooth length to spare finish.
Friday night in SA was Italian varietals and @Shawn R bought out restaurant Gwendolyn for the event. Gwendolyn is a 100% sustainable, using only local ingredients restaurant run by a French chef/owner and they don’t use any post modern motorized machines in food prep. This Giacosa from @Eric LaMasters was my co-WOTN. It was in a phenomenal spot. Elegant ripe red fruit, blackberry compote, spice box and a silky smooth length to spare finish.
Nov 25th, 2018
Night 1 of the Fall WNH event in San Antonio. What a killer start to the extended weekend, all courtesy to Shawn and Jennifer for hosting! Tonight was Italian wines.
Beautiful wine. Some smoke, cranberry, old licorice, potpourri, rose petal, and beautiful acidity on the palate. Tastes incredibly young! one of my favorites of the night. Awesome bottle from @Eric LaMasters !
Night 1 of the Fall WNH event in San Antonio. What a killer start to the extended weekend, all courtesy to Shawn and Jennifer for hosting! Tonight was Italian wines.
Beautiful wine. Some smoke, cranberry, old licorice, potpourri, rose petal, and beautiful acidity on the palate. Tastes incredibly young! one of my favorites of the night. Awesome bottle from @Eric LaMasters !
Gorgeous, cloudy ruby filled glass of dried flowers, dried strawberry, sour cherry, and citrus peel.
Gorgeous, cloudy ruby filled glass of dried flowers, dried strawberry, sour cherry, and citrus peel.
Feb 25th, 2017
No one does it better in the super ripe vintages.
No one does it better in the super ripe vintages.
Dec 16th, 2016
Has the rare opportunity to try about 30 Giacosas, all great, what a master, incredible consistency of craftsmanship, but this one was my favorite, it just had it all, perfume, structure, fruit, forest, wonderful with the truffle dinner, a post harvest treat.
Has the rare opportunity to try about 30 Giacosas, all great, what a master, incredible consistency of craftsmanship, but this one was my favorite, it just had it all, perfume, structure, fruit, forest, wonderful with the truffle dinner, a post harvest treat.
Nov 30th, 2016