Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Falletto di Serralunga d'Alba, 1998 NO20230816 mineral-expressive grape indigenous to Somló

mineral-expressive grape indigenous to Somló

with careful vineyard work and classic cellar aging in French oak that allows the terroir’s power and minerality to shine

The palate develops as a tapestry of ripe berries

this wine exemplifies the delicate balance that cool-climate winemaking can achieve

showcasing power and elegance in equal measure

Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Falletto di Serralunga d'Alba, 1998 NO20230816 mineral-expressive grape indigenous to SomlóThe Falletto vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba was the source of Bruno Giacosa's greatest Barolos, and this 1998 comes from that prized site, wearing the classic white label. Giacosa was a purist who believed Nebbiolo needs only time in large oak and a true understanding of terroir, and Serralunga is known for producing some of the most structured, long lived Barolo of all. Now more than two decades on, this bottle has softened into mature, savory