Does this seem too good to be true?! A wine made by the “Boss of Barolo” from their own back yard.

This is the Italian equivalent of if Harlan made a Pinot Noir… for ONLY $60 per bottle! Too good to be true, right?!

Wait, today IT’S ONLY $29?!

If you were lucky enough to score some of the 2020 on our last offer, you know and are already checking out.

For perspective, the Barolo from this vineyard, think $350+. The Reserva… more than double that, if you can find it. So, when we say this is a fraction of the price, IT IS A FRACTION OF A FRACTION.

In truth, Dolcetto has largely flown under the radar of aficionados of Piemontese wines. And here is where its true value lies. Pulling the cork reveals layers of delicate fresh and dried black cherry fruit, supported by brambly spice and a firm tannic grip through its long finish. Imagine the ephemeral qualities of a Pinot Noir with the grip of a Petit Sirah, with tertiary dried herb and spice complexity. We were stunned – and we know you will be, too!

Known simply as “the Maestro,” Bruno Giacosa is without a doubt one of the most important winemakers in the modern history of Piemonte. “His contributions to Italian wine and his beloved Piedmont are beyond measure,” as none other than Robert Parker puts it. Wine Spectator also praised this titan’s legacy, “Bruno Giacosa, one of the greatest winemakers of Italy’s Piedmont region, known for beautiful Barbarescos, Barolos and Barberas that emphasized elegance and finesse over power, yet they were capable of aging beautifully… he could never be labeled a traditionalist or modernist. He was simply Bruno Giacosa, the Maestro, making ethereal wines vintage after vintage that were highly sought around the world.”

The Wine Advocate emphasizes how, “Bruno Giacosa was among the first visionaries to understand the importance of the Langhe cru, and the unique expressions that are obtained with a single-vineyard winemaking philosophy.” He was instrumental in searching and identifying the best historic sites in the region. Which led him, in 1982, to purchase Falletto in Serralunga di Alba.

In essence, it became Giacosa’s back yard.

Sadly, Bruno passed away in 2018. His daughter, Bruna Giacosa, whom Wineseacher called the “Boss of Barolo” a mere four years later, worked by his side for over 35 harvests. They elaborate, “Bruna Giacosa is clearly someone who has the vision and the wisdom to excel in fashioning several of Piedmont’s most remarkable examples of Barbaresco and Barolo, offerings that have become icons in the worldwide wine industry.”

Along with longtime enologist Dante Scaglione, they carry on his legacy of traditional winemaking methods and producing some of the world’s most revered wines. Their care for his memory is clear in the glass.

Falletto, their estate vineyard is located just south of the village of Serralunga. The vineyard is an amphitheater facing south-west, with ideal sun exposure during late-day temperatures for perfect ripeness. Giacosa blends Dolcetto from their estate vineyard with a little fruit from the hill of Lirano to the east, which adds a delicacy and creates a more complex texture.

Again, Barolo from Giacossa goes for $350+ per bottle. But Dolcetto? Noted Piemonte expert Antonio Galloni he spotlights, “Dolcetto, Barbera, Langhe Nebbiolo and other entry-level bottlings are the foundational wines of Piedmont because they remain accessible to a wide audience of consumers… the best wines offer superb value and character to match.” in a different article, highlighting that, “These are the wines I often look for when I go to restaurants. Top estates put just as much care and attention into these wines, making them ideal bottles for consumers who may be new to Piedmont, or who are simply looking for delicious and affordable wines.”

Elsewhere, he proclaimed, “Readers will find this hard to believe, but in the 1950s, there was no difference in land price between a hectare of vineyards in the Langhe planted to Dolcetto and a hectare planted to Nebbiolo for Barolo.” It has only been in the last fifty years that this grape has fallen from grace.

In the hands of a master producer like Giacosa, it is more than worth it’s $30 price tag!

Drinking beautifully, this 2022 is a must-buy not just for Italian enthusiasts, but for any fan of savory reds. From one of the greatest Italian producers, it’s the ideal way to add class and complexity to pizza or pasta nights with friends and family.

Unfortunately, there isn’t much to go around of this either and doubt we’ll ever see such a great Bruno Giacosa deal ever again, so grab all you can!