Giacosa Fratelli Barbaresco Basarin 'Vigna Gianmate'
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SMOOTH. DRY. REFINED.
WINE OVERVIEW
TASTING NOTES
Smooth, dry and full-bodied. Elegant fruity notes and round tannins. Hints of violet and currant.
EAT WITH
An ideal pairing with roasts or poultry.
TECH DETAILS
Single vineyard Gianmate, located in the Basarin area, one of the most prestigious crus in Neive-Barbaresco. South/south-east oriented vineyards. Spurred cordon cultivation. Organically farmed vineyards.
Soil: Clay-rich sandstone of marine origin with abundance of fossil finds.
Fermentation: Grapes are harvested by hand. Stainless steel fermentation for 40 days and aged in barriques for one year.
Aging: Aged in small barriques for a minimum of 2 years followed by a lengthy time in bottle.
Where: Piedmont, Italy
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
Elevation: 820-980 feet
Alcohol: 14.4%
More about Giacosa Fratelli
From father to son to brothers to cousins, four generations of the Giacosa family have passed down their talent from making fascinating red wines in the Langhe region. Founder Giuseppe was the only one of four brothers in the late 1890s to work the land, a passion then shared by his son, Leone, who nurtured Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto at the Neive estate. Expansions since the 1960s into prime Barolo and Barbaresco areas increased their range.
Today, cousins Maurizio and Paolo manage 50 hectares and produce 800,000 bottles per year.