Red

Basarin "Vigna Gianmatè"

By F.lli Giacosa, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy

F.lli Giacosa Basarin "Vigna Gianmatè"

Barbaresco from the Gianmate plot on the Basarin hill, whose clay-rich sandstone soil and south/southeast exposure the producer says give it a distinct aromatic complexity from the rest of the hill.

Tasting notes

Ruby red turning garnet red with age, intense yet delicate bouquet of violets, fruit and currant jelly, with added notes of vanilla from the Gianmate plot. Dry, smooth and full-bodied, with austere tannin and considerable persistence on the palate.

Pairs well with

Ideal with roast meats and feathered game.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbaresco DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo
Cru / vineyard
Basarin
Production area
Gianmate plot on the Basarin hill, Neive
Soil
Clay-rich sandstone
Exposure
South/southeast, straddling the ridge of the hill
Vinification
Rests in small oak casks before lengthy ageing in the bottle.
Serving temperature
Room temperature, approximately 18C.
Storage
Store the bottle horizontally, in a dark room, away from sudden temperature changes.

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