Giacosa Fratelli
Giacosa Fratelli Barbaresco Vigna Gianmate
Basarin, which translates to “sun-kissed” in Piedmontese dialect, is one of the top crus in Barbaresco. A lot of the region’s best producers have vines there, including Sottimano, Patin, Luigi Voghera, and Moccagatta. Vigna Gianmate is a single vineyard within Basarin that is characterized by clay rich soils and some limestone deposits. This is the only one of Giacosa Fratelli’s wines that is aged in barrique, instead of large barrels, which speaks to the strength of the fruit coming from these organically farmed vines.
Vineyard
2019 was a beautiful vintage, both in Barolo and Barbaresco. The wines bring ripe fruit and power, along with a freshness and structure that will allow them to age.
Winemaking
The organically-grown grapes are destemmed and given a 40 days of maceration during and post-fermentation to build structure. After pressing the wine off the skins, the wine is aged for 24 months in barriques.
Vintage
2019 was a beautiful vintage, both in Barolo and Barbaresco. The wines bring ripe fruit and power, along with a freshness and structure that will allow them to age.
Tasting Note
A fragrant wine with aromas of sour cherries, orange peel, and bark. Firm and textured with a spicy red-fruit finish.
Color
Red
