COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Giacosa Fratelli
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Giacosa Fratelli is a historic estate in Piedmont, crafting classic Langhe wines. This Barolo is sourced from the family's Cascina Canavere property, an 11-hectare vineyard acquired in 1991. Situated at 410 meters elevation, the vineyard spans the prestigious Bussia and Bricco San Pietro sub-zones of Monforte d'Alba. The unique microclimate and clay-limestone soils of these sites yield a Nebbiolo of remarkable structure, elegance, and longevity, representing the traditional soul of the region.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€38
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Cascina Canavere vineyard sits at a high elevation of 410 meters, preserving fresh acidity in the grapes.
Fact 02
The estate was acquired by the Giacosa family in 1991, expanding their footprint into prime Monforte d'Alba terroirs.
Fact 03
This wine blends fruit from two of Barolo's most famous sub-zones: Bussia and Bricco San Pietro.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Nebbiolo grapes are hand-harvested from the Cascina Canavere vineyard. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with extended maceration on the skins to extract color, tannins, and complex precursors. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. In accordance with Barolo DOCG regulations, it is aged for a minimum of 38 months, including at least 18 months in traditional large Slavonian oak casks (botti), followed by refinement in the bottle before release.
