Barolo Falletto di Serralunga Giacosa Magnum 1988
Barolo Falletto di Serralunga Giacosa Magnum 1988 is a dry, full-bodied red from Nebbiolo (Barolo, Italy), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity very high; oak influence is little. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 38-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with beef stew, mushroom risotto, bolognese, lamb.
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto di Serralunga Magnum 1988 is a benchmark expression of traditional Barolo from one of Piedmont’s most revered producers. Bruno Giacosa, renowned for his uncompromising pursuit of quality, meticulously selected grapes from the prestigious Falletto vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba—a site celebrated for producing some of the region’s most structured and long-lived wines. The 1988 vintage benefited from ideal growing conditions, yielding a harmonious yet powerful Barolo with remarkable ageing potential. Aged extensively in large Slavonian oak botti, it offers a refined, expressive profile of dried cherries, rose petals, liquorice, and earthy truffle, underpinned by silky tannins and a lingering mineral finish. Presented in magnum format, this bottle allows for extended maturation, enhancing complexity and depth over time. A true collector’s wine, Barolo Falletto 1988 showcases Giacosa’s mastery of Nebbiolo, balancing elegance, structure, and profound terroir expression.