- Last updated on April 13, 2023
Welcome! This is our Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili review.
Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili is a red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Barbaresco DOCG area in Piedmont, Italy.
This wine is produced by the legendary winemaker Bruno Giacosa, who is known for his dedication to producing wines of exceptional quality.
The Asili vineyard, where the grapes for this wine are sourced, is one of the most renowned vineyards in the Barbaresco area.
Find below our Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili Review
- Brand: Bruno Giacosa
- Grape Varietal:Â Nebbiolo
- Region:Â Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Red Fruit & Earth notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 64-68 °F (18-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 20 Years
- Price Range: ~$280
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili review: What's its color?
Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili has a pale garnet color, when swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its full-bodied nature.
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Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili taste like?
Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged for 18 months in 110L French oak barrels and 6 months in bottle.
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On the nose, it is intense and complex, with aromas of red fruits, such as raspberry and strawberry, along with floral notes of violets and rose petals.
There are also hints of spices, such as cinnamon and cloves, as well as tobacco, earth, and leather.
Is Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili review: Which food pairs well with it?
Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili pairs well with a range of dishes, including roasted meats, such as lamb and beef.
It pairs also very well with rich and hearty pasta dishes, such as mushroom risotto, beef ragù or truffle tagliolini.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolate.
Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili review: What's its alcohol content?
Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili wine’s alcohol content is 14.3%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbaresco Asili wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Bruno Giacosa?
Here is an extract from the Bruno Giacosa website:
“Giacosa himself famously began in the wine trade buying grapes for his father’s wines at the age of 15.
By 1960, he was ready to begin his own business and soon became one of Barbaresco’s principal producers, along with Gaja and the Produttori del Barbaresco cooperative.
In 1964, Giacosa was the first producer in Piemonte to bottle a single vineyard “cru” from the Santo Stefano vineyard. “
Conclusion
Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili is a wine of exceptional quality, produced by one of the most renowned winemakers in Piedmont.
Its intense and complex aromas, full-bodied palate, and long finish make it an ideal wine to pair with hearty meat dishes and aged cheeses.
While it can be enjoyed now, it also has the potential to age and develop further complexity over the years.
If you’re a fan of Nebbiolo wines, Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili is definitely worth trying.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
