armit - Bruno Giacosa New Releases 2010

We have great pleasure introducing the new releases from Bruno Giacosa, the “maestro” of Piedmont, which includes the exceptional Barbaresco Asili and Barbaresco Santo Stefano from the outstanding 2007 vintage, and the brilliant Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto di Serralunga Riserva 2004 which is produced only in exceptional years.

The Giacosa family philosophy is based on a profound respect for local tradition, the unique qualities of each vineyard, and a driving passion that has been handed down from generation to generation. When we tasted the new releases last November we were captivated by the sheer vitality, concentration and balance of the wines which have the potential to be some of the greatest Giacosa has produced.

Acclaim has already been adorned in the form of high scores from major critics, including Antonio Galloni, which has created eager anticipation for the release. According to Galloni, for many estates “the 2004s are without question the finest wines they have ever made.” He awards 99+ points to the Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto di Serralunga Riserva 2004. The Barbaresco Asili 2007 is awarded an outstanding 94 points and the Barbaresco Santo Stefano 95 points.

Giacosa’s varietal wines are also sensational. The Dolcetto 2009 and Barbera and Nebbiolo from the 2008 vintage, as well as the exceptional Roero Arneis 2009, showed impressively well in the autumn. A visionary pioneer, Giacosa was the first to produce the famous Roero Arneis.

These opening offer prices apply until 1st March 2010. Please note that Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto di Serralunga d’Alba Riserva 2004 is available strictly by allocation with preference given to those who balance their demands across the Giacosa range.

This is benchmark Arneis made from grapes grown on the finest vineyards in the heart of the Roero, and a stylish, modern interpretation of this native variety. Its bright straw-yellow colour, elegant fruit and flowers, and luscious, soft freshness make it an ideal companion to food, particularly Asian cuisine.- armit

Dolcetto grapes grown on prime hillside sites in the villages of Neive and Treiso produce this purplish ruby-red wine. Easily-recognisable and nicely dry, it has an ‘almost almondy’ vinous taste. - armit

A full-bodied wine made from Barbera grapes from very old vines in and around Neive. It shows strength and character, and is a good ready-todrink wine, though great vintages will also keep for many years. Ruby-red with purplish highlights, its vinous nose has overtones hinting at plums and wild black cherries. - armit

Made with Nebbiolo grapes from the sandy hills of the Roero and matured for a year in large French oak casks prior to bottling. Ruby-red tending to garnet, with a light, delicate nose reminiscent of violets, it has a dry, full flavour showing the fine tannins for which this variety is renowned. - armit

Made from Nebbiolo grapes grown on one of the most important and historic vineyards in Neive, the 2007 is full bodied and elegant with an intense, voluptuous bouquet bursting with wild fruits, spices and truffles. Multi-layered and rich, the tannins are silky and refined and the finish is complex with notes of exotic spices and dried herbs. This is a wonderfully compelling wine which will become even more expressive over time. Drink from 2020 to 2030 and beyond.- armit

“The 2007 Barbaresco Santo Stefano is a gorgeous wine that combines elements of ripeness, structure and the intense spiciness that makes the best wines from the Santo Stefano vineyard so compelling. Floral, high-toned notes appear on the silky finish, rounding out this highly promising wine. Gorgeous textural elegance and balance are the hallmarks of the 2007 Santo Stefano. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2032.” 95 points, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, October 2009

This Barbaresco is made from carefully-selected Nebbiolo grapes grown on one of the village’s finest crus in terms of position and soil. The 2007 is powerful and expressive with aromas of liquorice, red cherry and redcurrants. The palate is elegant and mouth-filling with ripe, seamlessly integrated tannins and vibrant, fresh acidity. Drink from 2020 to 2035 and beyond.

“The 2007 Barbaresco Asili is a striking, elegant wine. Sweet roses, minerals, flowers, menthol and minerals emerge from this firm yet intensely perfumed Barbaresco. The wine reveals gorgeous weight and textural richness in a firm style that requires patience….Anticipated maturity: 2017-2032” 94 points, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, October 2009

Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto di Serralunga d’Alba Riserva 2004 - allocation only (see below)

Price (In Bond) £1200 per 6 bottles

The finest of the Nebbiolo grapes grown on the oldest vineyards in the best, south facing positions on the Falletto hillsides are used for what is essentially the estate’s ‘cru of crus’. Produced only as a Riserva in the finest years, the 2004 is incredibly complex and rewarding, offering superb elegance and style. It has an ample, complex and elegant bouquet reminiscent of roses, ripe dark fruits, truffle and spices. Multidimensional and exotic on the palate with notes of truffles, herbs woodland berries and smoke, it also has incredibly refined, velvety tannins. Generous but delicately poised, this is a wine of aristocratic quality. Drink from 2025 to 2045. - armit

“The 2004 Barolo Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto is off the charts. Sweet roses, menthol, tar, licorice and minerals come together in a sensual, elegant style that recalls Giacosa’s legendary 1989 Riserva Collina Rionda, a wine many observers (this one included) place at the top of the hierarchy of all-time legendary Barolos. Ripe, sensual, and utterly spellbinding, the 2004 Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto offers superb elegance and pedigree … This magical Barolo will likely merit a perfect score in the future … Anticipated maturity: 2024-2044” - 99+ points, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, October 2009.

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