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Bruno Giacosa

1996 Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco, Santo Stefano di Neive

Italy Nebbiolo Piedmont Barbaresco 750ML

Wine Advocate

94

Vinous

95
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1996 Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco, Santo Stefano di Neive
Bruno Giacosa

1996 Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco, Santo Stefano di Neive

Italy Nebbiolo Piedmont Barbaresco 750ML

Wine Advocate

94

Vinous

95
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From the Barbera to the stunning Red-Label bottlings, the name of Bruno Giacosa is a beacon of unmatched quality. His sixty-year reign over the humble family estate provided bottles that, sixty years later still live on with great power, poise and an added, elevating element that can't be matched by nearly anyone in the world of wine.

Bruno Giacosa

Once Bruno joined his Giacosa family of winemakers at the ripe age of fifteen, the wine world immediately changed. As the third generation in charge, the house had long depended on farming contracts, acting as negociants in Barolo and Barbaresco with their intimate knowledge of the local vineyards. This knowledge became even more important when, in 1980, Giacosa began to acquire parcels of his own. 

As his legend grew among the wine community both Italian and external, Bruno remained humble and preferred to focus on making his wine, his way. As detail-oriented as any winemaker in existence, his palate was such that he could sense a certain special energy emitting from a particular barrel or plot, and that wine would receive what became a hallowed honor: the Red Label. Red Labeled- wines, the "Speciale" bottlings, only released when deemed worthy. 

In 2006, Bruno's daughter Bruna took over the handling of the estate, having learned under her father's wing for decades. While the passing of Bruno in 2018 was a massive loss for the family and the world of wine, Bruna's determination carries on her father's legacy, and the famous, classy labels live on is his honor. 

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Bruno Giacosa

From the Barbera to the stunning Red-Label bottlings, the name of Bruno Giacosa is a beacon of unmatched quality. His sixty-year reign over the humble family estate provided bottles that, sixty years later still live on with great power, poise and an added, elevating element that can't be matched by nearly anyone in the world of wine.

Once Bruno joined his Giacosa family of winemakers at the ripe age of fifteen, the wine world immediately changed. As the third generation in charge, the house had long depended on farming contracts, acting as negociants in Barolo and Barbaresco with their intimate knowledge of the local vineyards. This knowledge became even more important when, in 1980, Giacosa began to acquire parcels of his own. 

As his legend grew among the wine community both Italian and external, Bruno remained humble and preferred to focus on making his wine, his way. As detail-oriented as any winemaker in existence, his palate was such that he could sense a certain special energy emitting from a particular barrel or plot, and that wine would receive what became a hallowed honor: the Red Label. Red Labeled- wines, the "Speciale" bottlings, only released when deemed worthy. 

In 2006, Bruno's daughter Bruna took over the handling of the estate, having learned under her father's wing for decades. While the passing of Bruno in 2018 was a massive loss for the family and the world of wine, Bruna's determination carries on her father's legacy, and the famous, classy labels live on is his honor. 

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

94

The newly-released 1996 Barbaresco Santo Stefano is spectacular. The tight, youthful 1996 requires 3-4 more years of bottle age. The color is a dark ruby/garnet. The bouquet is just beginning to open, revealing scents of dried Provencal herbs, cherry liqueur, tobacco, spice box, and white truffles. In the mouth, the wine is stunningly concentrated, extremely full-bodied, with high tannin, and fabulously pure, sweet, cherry cough syrup-like, licorice, smoke, and dried herb flavors. The finish lasts for over 45 seconds although this 1996 is still young and tight. It should enjoy a glorious evolution. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2030.

Vinous

Vinous

95

Giacosa’s 1996 Barbaresco Santo Stefano is a picture-perfect example of the year. Still austere and somewhat compact, I imagine the 1996 will never be an especially forthcoming wine. Even so, the 1996 possesses a super-classic profile of sweet red cherry, pomegranate and rose petal, with a kick of white pepper that adds aromatic intrigue and lift. Readers who appreciate the clenched, old school style typical of this vintage will find plenty of those qualities here. Longevity will be determined by the quality of the corks and storage, as the wine itself is pretty much eternal. As it often does, the 1996 Santo Stefano evokes memories of Giacosa’s brilliant 1970s and 1980s wines.

What the Critics are Saying

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

94

The newly-released 1996 Barbaresco Santo Stefano is spectacular. The tight, youthful 1996 requires 3-4 more years of bottle age. The color is a dark ruby/garnet. The bouquet is just beginning to open, revealing scents of dried Provencal herbs, cherry liqueur, tobacco, spice box, and white truffles. In the mouth, the wine is stunningly concentrated, extremely full-bodied, with high tannin, and fabulously pure, sweet, cherry cough syrup-like, licorice, smoke, and dried herb flavors. The finish lasts for over 45 seconds although this 1996 is still young and tight. It should enjoy a glorious evolution. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2030.

Vinous

Vinous

95

Giacosa’s 1996 Barbaresco Santo Stefano is a picture-perfect example of the year. Still austere and somewhat compact, I imagine the 1996 will never be an especially forthcoming wine. Even so, the 1996 possesses a super-classic profile of sweet red cherry, pomegranate and rose petal, with a kick of white pepper that adds aromatic intrigue and lift. Readers who appreciate the clenched, old school style typical of this vintage will find plenty of those qualities here. Longevity will be determined by the quality of the corks and storage, as the wine itself is pretty much eternal. As it often does, the 1996 Santo Stefano evokes memories of Giacosa’s brilliant 1970s and 1980s wines.