TN: 1974 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco)

Had lunch at La Coccinella in Serravalle a couple of weeks ago and spied this beauty on the list.

• 1974 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco (5/19/2014)
  The wine was stunning, probably the best Barbaresco I have had. It started with a perfume of white truffle and slowly built in the glass. It was fine and delicate, all about perfume and offered whiffs of freshly tilled earth, red fruits, decaying roses, undergrowth and sweet meats. It was so sensual in the mouth with a lacy texture and myriad of sweet and savoury flavours. It finished with minerally acidity and the aroma that wafted around the gums once swallowed was complex and just so perfumed and engaging.

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Hello Jeremy, great note.

Was this in the castle in San Marino?

Giacosa is awesome. That is all. Thanks for the note.

Steve,

I think it’s time for an Italian dinner in the OC.

The only time I’ve had it, your bottle!

That’s was an amazing wine, stuff was alive in the glass.

bringing giacosa? i’ll be there

Brig,

It was at La Coccinella in Serravalle, a restaurant about half an hour’s drive South from Alba. It is run by three brothers who are terrific hosts and the food is excellent. They always have a few interesting aged things on their list at fair prices.

Best Regards
Jeremy

Let’s all fly down under and pound Giacosas and Burgs with Jeremy!

Yes indeed, let’s pick a date.

I think I could get behind this idea too!

By any chance, do you have a photo of the bottle? Those are pretty rare.

This was the white label, correct? Amazing longevity.

Here’s the pic Ken.

Looks very tasty!

I think you would have enjoyed it Peter.