Giacosa Fratelli Barbaresco Basarin 'Vigna Gianmate'

SMOOTH. DRY. REFINED. WINE OVERVIEW TASTING NOTES Smooth, dry and full-bodied. Elegant fruity notes and round tannins. Hints of violet and currant. EAT WITH An ideal pairing with roasts or poultry. TECH DETAILS Single vineyard Gianmate, located in the Basarin area, one of the most prestigious crus in Neive-Barbaresco. South/south-east oriented vineyards. Spurred cordon cultivation. Organically farmed vineyards. Soil: Clay-rich sandstone of marine origin with abundance of fossil finds. Fermentation: Grapes are harvested by hand. Stainless steel fermentation for 40 days and aged in barriques for one year. Aging: Aged in small barriques for a minimum of 2 years followed by a lengthy time in bottle. Where: Piedmont, Italy Grape: 100% Nebbiolo Elevation: 820-980 feet Alcohol: 14.4% More about Giacosa Fratelli From father to son to brothers to cousins, four generations of the Giacosa family have passed down their talent from making fascinating red wines in the Langhe region. Founder Gi