Giacosa Fratelli Bussia Barbera D'Alba 2022
Giacosa Fratelli is a fourth generation family-run winery in the heart of Neive, Piedmont, passed down from father to son, brother to cousins. In 1895 Giuseppe Giacosa was a sharecropper, like his father, working the land in the hills of Langhe. He dreamed of owning a winery in these hills and heard of one for sale for three thousand Italian Lira: unfortunately an amount he surely would never be able to afford. That night he dreamed of numbers and woke up to play them in the lottery. Fortune smiled upon Giuseppe and, with his winnings he was able to buy the wine cellar.
After WWII, Giuseppe's son Leone expanded the business started by his father, devoting all his time to improving the vinification and aging techniques of Alba's typical wines: Barbera and Dolcetto. In the 1990’s, the family set their sights on increasing the vineyards owned in areas where the noblest wines of the Langhe region are produced: Barolo and Barbaresco.
Generation after generation, those at the helm of the business had two very clear reference points: naturalness and quality, leading principles at the basis of the family’s philosophy, found at every transformation stage of the grape, from the vineyard to the wine cellar.
Fruity and savory. This red is packed with ripe fruits and floral hints. Medium bodied with a lively finish that is ready to drink now. A perfect match with legume soups, roasted or braised meats, pork, poultry or spicy cheeses.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Barbera |
| Appellation | Bussia in Piedmont |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | ITALY |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
Dark raspberries, cocoa and orange peel on the nose. Silky and plummy yet with focus and tension, a medium to full body, and very fine tannins. - James Suckling, 91 pts
The Bussia sub-zone is located in the commune of Monforte d'Alba within the Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy. The vineyards are south-east oriented with guyot cultivation. The organically farmed vineyards are planted in soils of marine sedimentation and muddy currents on calcareous marl and sandstone, rich in iron. These soils facilitate excellent drainage, ensuring the grape vines are stressed enough to produce grapes of concentrated flavors and aromas. The microclimate of Bussia is influenced by its positioning within the Langhe hills, where the vineyards benefit from a mix of continental and Mediterranean influences. This unique climate provides warm, sunny days and cool evenings during the crucial ripening months. Bussia experiences humidity and fog, especially in the mornings during the growing season. This fog plays a role in the slow ripening of the grapes, allowing for the gradual development of complex flavors and aromas essential for the slow and steady development of the Barbera grape's signature profile and tannins.
