{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-barbaresco-asili-di-barbaresco-1998","title":"Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco Asili di Barbaresco 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003eBruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili di Barbaresco 1998 is a benchmark Nebbiolo from one of Piemonte’s most revered traditionalists. Sourced exclusively from the famed Asili cru, this bottling showcases the vineyard’s signature perfume, finesse and filigreed structure at full maturity. From an outstanding vintage in Barbaresco, it represents a rare chance to experience a fully evolved Giacosa Barbaresco from a top site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine shows a luminous garnet core with a softly brick‑tinged rim, a classic sign of mature Nebbiolo. The nose is intensely complex and beautifully layered: dried roses and violets, sour cherry and redcurrant, forest floor, liquorice, truffle and hints of cedar spice and underbrush. Subtle notes of tobacco leaf, dried orange peel and leather emerge with air, adding further nuance.\n\nOn the palate, this is medium to full‑bodied yet supremely elegant, with vibrant, still-present acidity and wonderfully resolved, fine-grained tannins. Flavours echo the nose, moving from red cherry, wild strawberry and cranberry into dried herbs, savoury spice and a distinct mineral thread from Asili’s sand and limestone soils. The structure is harmonious and poised, with a long, precise and silky finish that lingers on rose, tar and earthy nuances. At this stage, the wine is fully in its drinking window, with the best bottles capable of offering several more years of graceful evolution if well stored, but it is very much ready to enjoy now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit for this Barbaresco comes from the Asili cru in Barbaresco, a south- to south-west–facing hillside with fine sand and calcareous marl that naturally yields wines of aromatic purity and refined tannins. In 1998, a warm yet balanced growing season allowed optimal ripening without loss of acidity, and the grapes were manually harvested at peak maturity. Vinification followed Giacosa’s traditional approach: extended maceration on the skins to extract Nebbiolo’s characteristic perfume and structure, followed by maturation for about 30 months in large, neutral Slavonian oak botti. After cask aging, the wine was further refined in bottle for several years before release, allowing its complexity and terroir expression to knit together seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mature Barbaresco pairs beautifully with classic Piedmontese dishes such as tajarin with truffle, brasato al Barolo, veal shank, and game birds, as well as mushroom risotto, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, Castelmagno or other hard, nutty cheeses. Its nuanced aromatics also complement dishes with earthy components—porcini, truffle, root vegetables and slow-braised meats. Serve at around 18 °C in large Burgundy-style glasses and decant gently 1–2 hours before serving to remove sediment and allow the bouquet to fully unfurl. Handle the bottle carefully, as older vintages may show natural signs of cellar aging on the exterior while remaining in excellent condition inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBruno Giacosa is a legendary name in Piemonte, widely regarded as one of the great masters of Nebbiolo. Working from the mid-20th century, Giacosa helped define the classic style of Barolo and Barbaresco through meticulous grape selection and unwavering commitment to traditional methods. His deep relationships with top growers and later his own estate vineyards in Rabajà, Asili and Falletto allowed him to bottle some of the region’s most iconic crus. In Barbaresco, his wines from Asili have become reference points for the appellation, prized for their perfume, texture and longevity. The estate’s reputation for precision, transparency of terroir and long-lived, ageworthy wines has made Bruno Giacosa a benchmark producer not only in Piemonte, but in the wider world of fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bruno Giacosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256135668049,"sku":"EOW-BARBARESCO-ASILI-DI-BARBARESCO-1998","price":834.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/a8c95ec9-0a6a-419a-9c33-bc5ff8bc7895_png.png?v=1783462863","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/bruno-giacosa-barbaresco-asili-di-barbaresco-1998","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}