2000 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Riserva
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| Style: | Red Wine |
| Grape Type: | Nebbiolo |
| Region: | Piedmont |
About Bruno Giacosa
Giacosa is an ultra-traditionalist, who until recently produced most of his Barolos and Barbarescos from purchased fruit. His track record is long, marked by superconcentrated, wonderfully aromatic wines with uncompromising structure and impressive longevity. They are among the mo... more
Expert Reviews
Good deep red. Knockout nose reminded me of great grand cru Burgundy : superripe red fruits, tobacco, minerals and smoke. As chewy as a solid yet utterly smooth, with extraordinary inner-mouth floral character and a sappy sweetness. Expands spectacularly toward the back, finishing with very suave, late-arriving tannins and compelling length. At once more perfumed, concentrated and structured than the Santo Stefano. I underestimated this great wine when I tasted it two years ago.
User Reviews
By Steinberg12143899, December 11, 2006
Enjoyed with flank steak
Enjoyed with flank steak

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