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| Drinking window: Drink between 2014 and 2017 (based on 130 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.2 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 55 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by guchl on 11/15/2019: A little muted.. give it some time (1115 views) | | | Tasted by wayfarer on 3/31/2019 & rated 92 points: Delicious. Continued improvement. Deep yellow in glass, nice weight on tongue, more body than before. Same flavor profile but richer, deeper and longer finish, hint of residual sugar akin to a chenin, that accentuates the fruit. Great acid/fruit balance, with clean finish. Lemon, herb, apricot, floral notes, bit of stone. Impressive in itself, and in development over last several years. Last bottle, but otherwise I'd be curious to try in a year to see how it evolves. (1145 views) | | | Tasted by wayfarer on 5/26/2017 & rated 90 points: Served with grilled tuna, lemon/herb sauce, pasta, grilled red peppers. Yellow/gold in glass. Lovely nose of citrus, aged lemon, herbs, and bit of floral, mineral. Moderate weight on tongue and reasonably long finish, nicely balanced citrus, herbs, richness and acidity. Seems much better than a bottle I had about 1.5 years ago, as this is fuller and better balanced. The richness accented by the herbal notes really differentiates the wine. (1971 views) | | | Tasted by s******n on 5/26/2017 & rated 90 points: Frischer schöner Sommerwein. Kann man aber auch für weniger Geld genauso gut haben. (2018 views) | | | Tasted by Tudz Drkl on 1/11/2017 & rated 90 points: Excellent. Great balance between rich stone fruits and brighter tropical flavors. The integration and balance of this wine are what stand out to me. Refreshing and pleasant fruits with backbone to provide interest, length and to stand up to a fairly challenging meal. (2189 views) | | | Tasted by td1836 on 11/18/2016 flawed bottle: Beckett Tasting Group - Nov 2016: Deep gold color. The nose has yeast with some floral aromas. However, the palate was very bitter peach pit, lemon rind, very little fruit flavors. The wine was overwhelmed by a very not pleasant bitterness. Not sure if this was premoxed or something else, but it was not good. (2035 views) | | | Tasted by Tony Poli on 6/11/2016 & rated 94 points: We had this in reserve at our tasting - it is a wine we have brought to the group on several occasions. But they wanted it anyway, to contrast with what we had drunk earlier. Clearly the star, as we expected. More complex and powerful than anything else on the table - wonderful minerality, good acidity, plenty of fruit - all working together. This wine sings. (2175 views) | | | Tasted by Tony Poli on 2/16/2016 & rated 93 points: We wanted fish on this cold February evening. Went to Dish, a Sicilian restaurant on the southside. Grilled fish, fabulous. The pairing was perfect. This is still the best white in I our cellar. (1768 views) | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 2/3/2016 & rated 90 points: Italians at Scena (Scena, Mpls, MN): Light gold color. Nice nose, very aromatic, floral character, apple, citrus, balanced, good acidity. Just a bit warm. This was much better than the last example of this I had. (2390 views) | | | Tasted by Vinomane on 11/11/2015: After a delightful infancy, now totally shut down. Flat, a groggy adolescent that can't drag itself out of bed. Do Not Disturb until mid-2016. Meanwhile, let's find out whether the 2013, still untried, is now as charming as the 2012 was at this time last year. (1803 views) | | | Tasted by SimonS on 10/24/2015 & rated 90 points: Far more flavour and complexity than other Roero's. (1579 views) | | | Tasted by rlove on 9/28/2015 & rated 89 points: Pale yellow. Aromatic nose of apple and lemon with leesy notes. Concentrated and extracted in the mouth, with apple flavors. Acidity could be higher. Drink now. (1635 views) | | | Tasted by Tony Poli on 7/23/2015 & rated 93 points: This is our favorite white, and it lived up to our expectations. We brought it to a restaurant, and the only complaint was that it wasn't cold enough. After it spent a few minutes in the ice bucket, it had regained its verve. Love it. (1652 views) | | | Tasted by chcook on 6/9/2015: Color light straw. Nose w saline clementine. Swishing shows the acid but as it warms also shows significant fruit density w tart finish. Sipping shows unexpected smoothness and fruit structure balance. Very nice and should be great w shellfish. Reminiscent of ripe dry Muscat. (1688 views) | | | Tasted by Tudz Drkl on 6/1/2015 & rated 88 points: Grassy, nice combo of citrus and a splash of tropical fruit. Plenty of minerality to make this a well balanced wine (1481 views) | | | Tasted by short and confused on 5/31/2015 & rated 91 points: Pale yellow. This time around, I get pears. Lots and lots of them with a leesy note. Again concentrated and sappy on the palate- apples, honey and some bitters. Amazing at $15! I need more. (1879 views) | | | Tasted by short and confused on 5/5/2015 & rated 90 points: Pale yellow. Apples with a strong leesy aroma. Concentrated and sappy on the palate- apples, honey and a nice bitter note. Very good stuff. Love it at $15! (1910 views) | | | Tasted by Tony Poli on 4/4/2015 & rated 94 points: Another pop and pour at a restaurant. Nose was fantastic, lots of citrus and spice, pears and apples. Complex in the mouth, plenty of fruit and acidity. Long finish. This was better than the last bottle, and that took some doing. I am going to look for more of this, perhaps the next vintage. (1541 views) | | | Tasted by guchl on 3/29/2015 & rated 92 points: Beautiful... And even better the second day. (1392 views) | | | Tasted by Rechrom on 3/20/2015: Friendly wine that is a crowd pleaser. Tart citrus and great balance, a slight touch of sweetness. Great alone, great with fish. This is a very good vintage of a consistently good wine. (1525 views) | | | Tasted by Tony Poli on 1/10/2015 & rated 93 points: Superb, as usual. At a restaurant, with friends, one of whom said"I normally don't like Italian whites. This is wonderful." Agreed. (1736 views) | | | Tasted by Vinomane on 12/29/2014 & rated 91 points: My first bottle of this vintage. Very similar, and at least equal to the excellent Almondo Bricco delle Ciliege of the same year. Can't wait to try them together. Hmm, I see an elaborate baby squid dish shaping up for the near future. 91+? Opens with a blast of bottle-thrown gas, then mellows quickly, showing its minerality, intensely deep fruit core, and vibrant tension, ever broadening with air. Visiting brother became an instant fan and couldn't wait to find some. (1581 views) | | | Tasted by sehill on 11/18/2014 & rated 90 points: Opened and poured, this bottle gave a similar showing to previous bottles. The wine continues to benefit from about 30 minutes of airing bringing out the mineral and stone notes on the bouquet and palate. (1748 views) | | | Tasted by Tony Poli on 10/24/2014 & rated 94 points: Rosalie's favorite wine, red or white. It was served a little cold, out of the refrigerator, a nd was wonderful. But the nose came alive even more as it warmed in the glass, and the palate increased in complexity and verve as it warmed. Delightful. (1613 views) | | | Tasted by Life At Your Leisure 🍷 on 8/3/2014 & rated 90 points: Did not get to taste this by served last 2014_07_16. Pale yellow-gold with a tinge of green color. The nose gives off jasmin, honeysuckle and honeydew melon. Initially, the palate is electrifyingly alive with vibrant acidity, a full body, and a crisp texture. Flavors of pear, apricot, peach and honeydew form the core followed by a tangy, lemon finish. Drink now until 2018. 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| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2013, IWC Issue #171
(Bruno Giacosa Arneis Roero) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (4/18/2014)
(Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis) Light golden yellow color; focused, tart pear, tart apple nose; tasty, tart lemon, mineral, chalk, tart apple palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 91+ points 91 points |
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| Bruno Giacosa Producer website | Importer website
IMPORTANT: Please read this guide to ensure that you are cataloging your wine correctly.
Links: Ken Vastola's fabulous guide to Giacosa labels
WINES OF THE WINERY "AZIENDA AGRICOLA FALLETTO"The grapes are grown in the winery’s own vineyards and vinified in their cellars. These wines are sold with a label bearing the wording: "Azienda Agricola FALLETTO"– di Bruno GiacosaArneisArneis a white grape variety indigenous to the Roero area of Piedmont.
Arneis, meaning "Little Rascal," was discovered in Roero in the 17th century, it wasn't until the 1980's that this grape was viewed as true quality when a few championing winemakers from Roero began increasing plantings and focusing on make quality wine. Before that, it was often called, "white nebbiolo" and was planted to distract birds from taking the Nebbiolo grapes and also blended into the Nebbiolo wines. Today there are 700 hectares of Arneis planted in Roero and more in Langhe.
A typical Arneis will be medium bodied, with medium acidity, and contains notes of notes of white peach, pear, and other stone fruits, citrus, and a distinct minerality, especially when grown on sandy soils. Best examples can age and develop nutty character, but many are meant to be consumed within three years.
Official designations:
Roero Arneis DOCG: Min 95% Arneis, min 11% abv.
Roero Arneis Spumante DOCG: Min 95% Arneis, can be made at any sweetness level, min 11.5% abv.
Langhe Arneis DOC: Must be 85% Arneis
Arneis is also grown in cooler climate areas such as Oregon.
More links:
Varietal character (Appellation America)
The Freshmaker (PA Vine Co)Italy Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmont Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
On weinlagen-infoAlba Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero
Alba is a town and comune of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo. It is considered the capital of the hilly area of Langhe, and is famous for the white truffle, peach and wine production. Piedmont is in the Northwestern region of Italy, bordering France and Switzerland. Piedmont is predominantly a plain where the water flows from the Swiss and French Alps to form the headwaters of the Po river. The major wine producing areas are in the southern portion of the region in the hills known as the "Langhe". Here the people speak a dialect that is 1/3 French and 2/3 Italian that portrays their historical roots. Their cuisine is one of the most creative and interesting in Italy. Nebbiolo is the King grape here, producing Barolo and Barbaresco. In addition, the Barbera and Dolcetto are the workhorse grapes that produce the largest quantity of wine. Piedmont is predominantly a red wine producing area. There are a few whites made in Piedmont, and the Moscato grape produces a large volume of sweet, semi-sweet and sparkling wines as well. RoeroRoero DOCG was established in 2005 and includes the following wines:
Roero DOCG: Min 95% Nebbiolo, aged min 20 months with 6 months in barrel, min 12.5% abv.
Roero Riserva DOCG: 100% Nebbiolo, aged min 32 months with 6 months in barrel, min 12.5%abv.
Roero Arneis DOCG: Min 95% Arneis, min 11% abv.
Roero Arneis Spumante DOCG: Min 95% Arneis, can be made at any sweetness level, min 11.5% abv.
Roero is located in the northwest corner of the Langhe region of Piedmont next to the city of Alba in the province of Cuneo. The official winegrowing area runs from the north bank of Tanaro and runs along the river between the areas of Bra and Govone. There are 23 villages in Roero, with Canale being the largest. Each area may contain more or less sandy soils; not all areas are deemed suitable for winemaking.
In 2014, Roero was named a Unesco World Heritage site.
Soils: An ancient sea, called the Golfo Padano, once covered the area of Roero in its entirety. As a result, many fossilized marine creatures and large amounts of sediment are still found in the soils. The soils are primarily sand with limestone mixed in, in certain areas, and/or clay.
Climate: Roero has a cold and temperate climate with harsh, cold winters filled with snow and an unpredictable spring and autumn, which can be very wet. Summer is hot, but can be humid.
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