COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Giacosa Fratelli
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo Giacosa Fratelli 2020 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. The producer, Giacosa Fratelli, is a fifth-generation family winery established in 1895, with vineyards located in Castiglione Falletto and Monforte d'Alba. The winery is committed to sustainability, aiming for zero emissions. The 2020 vintage benefited from a hot and dry growing season, leading to a concentrated harvest.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Giacosa Fratelli aims to be a zero-emissions facility, utilizing solar power and CO2 capture.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at elevations ranging from 980 to 1345 feet.
Fact 03
The average vine age across their vineyards spans from 8 to 48 years.
Fact 04
The 2020 harvest occurred on October 5th.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barolo Giacosa Fratelli 2020 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with a long maceration period. The wine is then aged for two years in oak barrels, followed by two years in wooden casks and one year in bottle. The vineyards are farmed organically, and the winery implements sustainability practices such as solar power and CO2 capture.
