Bruno Giacosa

Barbera d'Alba

9.046 ratings
9.08 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

8.8

Cran-cherries and earthy notes in a lush, full body.

Cran-cherries and earthy notes in a lush, full body.

Sep 10th, 2016
Vito Sergio Parente

2011 warm and upfront. No lose edges and ready to drink.

2011 warm and upfront. No lose edges and ready to drink.

Sep 21st, 2015
Alessandra Diana

From Magnum

From Magnum

Jan 18th, 2015
Joel Liscio

Sommelier/Wine Director Bin 14

9.6

Big juicy fruit. Jammy red fruits with that classic Italian dirt.

Big juicy fruit. Jammy red fruits with that classic Italian dirt.

Dec 12th, 2013
Mike Holzer

GUI is a Barbera. Acid red fruit incredibly soomth

GUI is a Barbera. Acid red fruit incredibly soomth

Dec 22nd, 2017
David Wanek

So good with some homemade bucatini all'amatriciana.

So good with some homemade bucatini all'amatriciana.

Jul 2nd, 2017
Alejandro Rabinstein

Smooth despite its rich alcohol content. Very pleasant finish

Smooth despite its rich alcohol content. Very pleasant finish

Oct 18th, 2016
David W Henion

Way to hot!!

Way to hot!!

Jul 7th, 2016
Kapyrick Wine

V11. Pretty close to perfect! Can still lay down for a while, and then wow! Soft earthy bouquet with slight smoke. Elegant dark cherry and white pepper fruit . Soft tannins on the finish. Wonderful food wine.

V11. Pretty close to perfect! Can still lay down for a while, and then wow! Soft earthy bouquet with slight smoke. Elegant dark cherry and white pepper fruit . Soft tannins on the finish. Wonderful food wine.

Sep 13th, 2015
Annie Bevad

2/2/14 - Franny's Brooklyn

2/2/14 - Franny's Brooklyn

Feb 3rd, 2014