94 points

2016 Bruno Giacosa Barolo DOCG

James Suckling, James Suckling, August 2020

“The berry and tar character is already coming through clearly here. It shows readiness and focus. Full-bodied with firm, silky tannins and attractive orange-peel and spice notes, turning to flowers. Chewy, yet polished and pretty. This comes from the young vineyards on the estate. Drinkable now, but better after 2022.”

97 points

2016 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Riserva

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, January 2021

“This is rich and dense, yet also racy, evoking cherry, plum, tar and eucalyptus flavors, with a thread of mineral underscoring it all. Shows fine length and intensity, and there's ample fruit to match the spine of tannins, but this just needs time. Best from 2025 through 2045. 185 cases imported.”

96 points

2015 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Rocche

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, June 2019

“It takes a few seconds to access the core of fruit in this taut, sinewy red, but there is a beam of pure cherry, accented by rose, wild juniper, thyme and licorice flavors. This turns elegant and supple in the end, with terrific complexity, harmony and minerally length. Best from 2023 through 2046. From Italy”

95 points

2016 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, December 2020

“This pretty red offers distinctive mint, black tea, cherry, tar, iron and tobacco aromas and flavors. Firm and dry, with the tobacco and tea notes echoing on the finish. Shows plenty of finesse. Best from 2024 through 2045. 185 cases imported.”

95 points

2016 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Rabajà

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, October 2020

“Elegant and graceful, this offers cherry, strawberry, rose, tobacco, iron and spice flavors on a linear frame. The steely structure and tension deliver plenty of grip. Balanced in the end, with a chalky feel on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2045.”

94 points

2017 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, December 2021

“This is broad and open-knit, offering plum, cherry, eucalyptus, juniper, licorice, tar and tobacco flavors. Dense tannins add grip as this turns more compact on the finish. The smooth texture and balance bode well for the future. Best from 2025 through 2046”

94 points

2015 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, June 2019

“Dense and firmly structured, this red features a distinctive saltiness underlying the floral, cherry, mineral and tobacco flavors. A bit standoffish now, but all the components are in the right proportions. Best from 2023 through 2048”

93 points

2017 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Rabajà

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, January 2021

“This red is saturated with cherry and plum flavors, framed by mint, tobacco and earth accents. Chewy in texture and muscular on the persistent finish. Best from 2024 through 2038.”

93 points

2016 Bruno Giacosa Barolo DOCG

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, November 2020

“A ripe style, delivering macerated plum, cherry, mineral and tea aromas and flavors allied to a steely structure, this is linear in profile, with vibrant acidity and a lingering aftertaste of sweet fruit. Best from 2023 through 2042. 250 cases imported.”

93 points

2017 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, November 2020

“A focused, racy style, brimming with strawberry, cherry and mineral flavors. Elegant and balanced, with floral touches and a lingering aftertaste. The firm, integrated structure will allow this red to evolve gracefully. Best from 2023 through 2042. 185 cases imported.”