- 100% Nebbiolo from 3 vineyards in Barbaresco: Cole, Ovello, and Vicenziana with exposure from south to south-west and east
- 240-270 meters above sea level
- Maceration for 45-60 days
- Aging in French oak barrels followed by 6 months in bottle before release
- 250 cases produced on average
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbaresco
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-GIA-11-21 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
93
Date
2024-05-09
"The enticingly fragrant 2021 classic Barbaresco from Carlo Giacosa has enticing scents of botanical herb, hay, dog rose, camphor and spice. It's utterly delicious, with flavors of star anise, red cherry, cranberry and blood orange that race across the palate before a black tea finish. It's well balanced, with taut, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. This is an estate that gets better every year. Abv: 14.5%"
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2024-04-30
"Cherry, earth and eucalyptus aromas and flavors herald this fleshy, succulent red. An undertone of mineral is there, too, as this builds to the solid, extended finish. Well-structured, with boysenberry and tobacco accents in the end. Best from 2028 through 2042. 250 cases made, 83 cases imported."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2020
Decanter
Score
93
Date
2023-04-05
"Smoky woodland, balsamic and mineral characters dominate the nose which is all on the root aromas. Dried cherry fruit introduces a savoury, dense, vibrant palate, with large tannins which are sweet and ripe. Austere, grainy finish with a bit of sterness at the moment, yet a good, sweet liquorice aftertaste. The grapes for this Barbaresco 'village' wine come from a vineyard with southwest to southeast exposition. The wine ages in 20- to 45-hectolitre French oak barrels."
2020
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2023-07-28
"Aromas of wild strawberries and raspberry bush with red spices, cocoa and dried flowers. Medium- to full-bodied with round, lively tannins and velvety texture. Red-fruited and mouthwatering with a flavorful finish. Better from 2025."
2020
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2024-02-01
"A mellow, supple-textured version, this red offers macerated cherry, wild strawberry, earth and a hint of licorice flavors. Firm yet harmonious and lingers nicely on the finish, echoing the fruit and licorice notes."
2020
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
91
Date
2023-05-04
"The 2018 Barolo Bricco Boschis pours a deep ruby and has spiced and enveloping aromatics of cigar box, leather, pure red cherry, and turned earth. This medium-bodied red is approachable and graceful, with moderate tannins and good concentration in its notes of Earl Grey tea, blood orange, and raspberry liqueur. Drink 2024-2044."
2020
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
90
Date
2023-04-26
"Hay, ripe wild berry and hints of coconut and toasted hazelnut shape the nose. Taut and linear, the palate is rather light on its feet, suggesting pomegranate, cranberry and coffee bean framed in taut tannins before a tangy orange zest finish. Drink 2025†2030. "
2019
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2023-02-27
2019
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2022-08-12