Another wonderful, affordable introduction to one of Italy’s finest winemakers, Bruno Giacosa’s 2006 Barbera d' Alba shines as an outstanding food-friendly, approachable wine. The Giacosa family has been making wine in the Langhe region of Piedmont for three generations. Bruno Giacosa credits his winery’s success to his respect for traditional winemaking methods which enhance the characteristics of Piedmont's varietals. The wine is medium-bodied with bright acidity, lots of dried cherry fruit and a rich, smooth finish. Nice, soft use of oak (aged for 11 months in large French oak barrels). Sampling a Piedmontese superstars everyday wines like this Barbera is a great way to enjoy the winemakers skill without spending a $100 and waiting 10 years or more for their Barolo’s and Barbaresco’s to come into their own.
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