- 100% Nebbiolo from the estate’s parcel in Montefico
- From 1.36 hectares south-facing in the Montefico cru of Barbaresco that the family started farming in 1992
- 180-230 meters above sea level
- Compact calcareous clay soils
- Spontaneous fermentation and maceration lasts 40 days in stainless steel
- Ages for 3 years in large oak cask
- 650 cases produced each year on average
- First vintage 1993
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbaresco
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-GIA-20-20 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
94
Date
2023-04-05
"Full of violet, red fruits, cinnamon, a bit of earthy strawberry; a deep elegance. The attack is focused on sucrosity, a balanced palate with relaxing, lifted acidity. Long, chewy freshness and ripe tannins. The tension is enhanced by the polished finish. Very good now but will develop more complexity with ageing."
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-07-28
"This shows notes of dried strawberries and cranberries with citrus peel and hibiscus undertones. Medium-bodied, vivid and fresh with chalky tannins, that are a little chewy, but also have some crunchiness to them. It,s floral, red-fruited and already attractive, but better after two or three years."
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
93
Date
2023-04-26
"Ripe berry, eucalyptus and cracked peppercorn aromas lead the way. Juicy and savory, the full-bodied palate features succulent Marasca cherry, star anise and grilled herb alongside fine-grained tannins and tangy acidity before an orange zest close. Drink 2026†2035."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-11-01
"Notable for its supple texture and juicy cherry flavors, this red is harmonious and almost seamless for such a young Nebbiolo. The cherry core is supplemented by raspberry, plum and spice notes, with flashes of leather and tobacco. Finishes dry, with velvety tannins. Best from 2025 through 2040. ‡B.S."
Decanter World Wine Awards
Score
90
Date
2023-06-07
"Concentrated cherries, herbs and fudgy oak with a full, rich structure, ripe tannins and a long, savoury finish."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
95
Date
2024-05-09
"Intensely floral aromas of iris and violet mingle with baking spice and forest floor on the stunning 2021 Montefico from Giacosa. Juicy and delicious, the palate offers raspberry compote, ripe cherry, cinnamon and ground clove alongside taut, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it well balanced and vibrant. Drink 2027–2036. Abv: 14.5%"
2021
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2024-05-16
"Stunning intensity of lifted fruit with notes of violets, strawberries, raspberries and cherries. Refined tannins, dusty and firm but ripe, with a chalky finish reminiscent of cherry pits. Long and elegant aftertaste. Balanced. Hold for four to five years before drinking."
2021
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2024-04-30
"Cinnamon and sour cherry aromas introduce this juicy red, whose flavors of cherry, strawberry and wild herbs are matched to a supple texture and sinewy tannins. A little awkward now yet shows balance and length. Best from 2028 through 2043. 650 cases made, 220 cases imported."
2021
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
90
Date
2024-05-15
"A rich ruby color, the 2021 Barbaresco Montefico is ripe and forward on the nose with notes of red plums, baking spices, and sweet herbs. The palate is fresher and has more energy than the nose suggests, offering ripe, grippy tannins and zesty acidity, with more citrus drive. While the structure is present, the nose is showing some evolution, so it would be best drunk over the next 4-5 years."
2019
WinesCritic.com
Score
96
Date
2022-02-09
2019
Decanter
Score
95
Date
2022-07-21
2019
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2022-10-26
2019
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2022-08-11
2018
Decanter World Wine Awards
Score
96
Date
2018
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2022-08-11