COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
100% Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Bruno Giacosa
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Falletto Barolo DOCG 2018 is a single-vineyard wine from the esteemed Bruno Giacosa estate, located in Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont. Bruno Giacosa, a revered traditionalist winemaker, purchased the Falletto vineyard in 1982, and it remains a cornerstone of the winery's production. Wines from this estate are bottled under the Azienda Agricola Falletto label, emphasizing full control over the winemaking process. The 2018 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, yielding balanced fruit. This Barolo represents the culmination of Giacosa's philosophy of expressing the unique character of exceptional vineyard sites.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€210
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bruno Giacosa purchased the Falletto vineyard in 1982.
Fact 02
The vines for this vintage were between 27 and 31 years old.
Fact 03
The wine is aged for 30 months in large French oak casks (botti).
Fact 04
Bruno Giacosa passed away in 2018, the same year this vintage was harvested.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2018 Falletto Barolo DOCG was produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes harvested on October 10th. The winemaking process involved a 25-day fermentation and maceration period in stainless steel vats, followed by complete malolactic fermentation. The wine was then aged for 30 months in large French oak casks (botti) and finished with 6 months of bottle aging prior to release. This traditional approach emphasizes the purity of the fruit and the expression of the Falletto vineyard's unique characteristics.
