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97 -James Suckling -

96+ -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

I tasted this wine next to the 2017 vintage, and the differences between the two growing seasons are remarkable. The 2017 expression is open, more accessible and singing from the glass. However, the Bruno Giacosa 2016 Barbaresco Rabajà is certainly more reserved and timid if tasted now. The wine opens to beautiful richness, saturation and concentration. There is plenty of dark fruit and bright cherry with ample textural richness that is followed by sweet tannins and an attractively tight or firm structure. Saline or mineral notes give the wine sharpness and added dimension. It has all its cards in place for long aging, and the wine most certainly needs more time in the bottle.

95 -Wine Spectator -

93 -Vinous -

The 2016 Barbaresco Rabajà is very nicely done. It offers up an enticing mélange of dark-fleshed fruit, spice, licorice, sage, tobacco and menthol, all in a relatively mid-weight, light style for this site. The 2016 won't make Giacosa fans forget about the 2001 or 2004, but it is certainly very nicely balanced. Overall, the 2016 is a bit light for Rabaja, but attractive if taken on its own terms. It should drink well for another decade or so.

Technical Details

Blend 100% Nebbiolo
Winemaker Dante Scaglione & Bruno Giacosa
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Sub Region Langhe
Appellation Barbaresco
Vineyard Rabajà
Farming Method Sustainable Practices
Oak Large oak casks (botti)
Fermentation Indigenous yeast fermentation and maceration over 20 days in stainless steel vats. Completed malolactic fermentation in barrel
Aging / Cooperage 37 months; 20 months in oak, followed by 17 months in bottle
Alcohol 13.9%

Bruno Giacosa Rabajà Barbaresco 2016

Name: Bruno Giacosa Rabajà Barbaresco 2016
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1014931
Price: 101.0 USD
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Nebbiolo | Piedmont

JS97, WA96+, WS95, VN93

Sustainable Practices

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