Carlo Giacosa 2017 Barbaresco ‘Montefico’ Piemonte

Under-the-radar producer Carolo Giacosa hits it out of the park with this 2017 Barbaresco Montefico, a meditation in subtle fruit expression. First tasted in the village of Barbaresco over lunch, I feel this to be one of the years best finds. Giacosa 2017 Montefico has a magical combination of silky red fruit, smooth mouthfeel and a subtle nose of the tart and fragrant fruit in the Manhattan cocktail. This is for those who appreciate restraint and nuance in the glass.

WINEMAKER: Carlo Giacosa

VARIETAL: 100% Nebbiolo

APPELLATION: Montefico, Village of Barbaresco, Langhe

REGION: Piemonte

IN THE VINEYARD: Sustainable

IN THE WINERY: Extended macerations, botti-aged

ABV%: 14.5

SERVE: Open, let stand for 30min, serve in a Burgundy-shaped glass

The producer's story is included with this purchase