A relative baby in volume, but has a nice mix of secondary flavors with a big feel from the fruit and tannins. Drinking great now, I look forward to revisiting years from now.
A relative baby in volume, but has a nice mix of secondary flavors with a big feel from the fruit and tannins. Drinking great now, I look forward to revisiting years from now.
May 29th, 2017
98 was not a great vintage and why Giacosa bottled the SS as a red label has long been a bit of a mystery. There’s a lot in this wine to like, and no reason to leave it sitting in the cellar. Fully mature, ample bricking, softer but still lively fruit, rich mouthfeel with classic sous bois, a bit of iron, red berry and herbal overlay, and soft maybe a bit overripe tannin. Lovely, but not near Giacosa’s most memorable SSRs.
98 was not a great vintage and why Giacosa bottled the SS as a red label has long been a bit of a mystery. There’s a lot in this wine to like, and no reason to leave it sitting in the cellar. Fully mature, ample bricking, softer but still lively fruit, rich mouthfeel with classic sous bois, a bit of iron, red berry and herbal overlay, and soft maybe a bit overripe tannin. Lovely, but not near Giacosa’s most memorable SSRs.
Jul 19th, 2026
On back half of life. Exudes class. Pronounced balsamic and herbal nose, balance, long finish.
On back half of life. Exudes class. Pronounced balsamic and herbal nose, balance, long finish.
Nov 6th, 2018
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
