Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Falletto Rabaja 2021

Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Falletto Rabajà 2021 is a benchmark, highly expressive red wine crafted by Bruna Giacosa from the estate's south-southwest-facing 0.5-hectare parcel in the prestigious Rabajà vineyard. Made from 100% Nebbiolo, it undergoes extended temperature-controlled fermentation and maceration in stainless steel before aging for up to 24 months in traditional large French oak casks. In the glass, it displays a radiant ruby-garnet color with light orange reflections. The complex bouquet reveals lifted notes of fresh wild strawberries, dark red cherries, violet, flint, dried orange peel, and terracotta. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, dense, and structured, marrying remarkable concentration with ultra-fine, velvety tannins, bright natural acidity, and a long, saline-mineral finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs, truffle-infused risotto, duck breast, roasted game, and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

99 Points - James Suckling

97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The Bruno Giacosa 2021 Barbaresco Rabajà comes in a bottle with a white label. Bruna Giacosa explains that although she came close to making a Riserva (or red label) in 2017, Rabajà is usually presented in a white label. Rabajà has more backbone and a greater sense of richness and density. The Asili site is characterized by sandy soils, resulting in elegant and finessed wines. Even though Asili is right next door to Rabajà, the soil composition is completely different. Here, you get darker fruit tones with a very pretty mineral or salty signature. This is a beautiful vintage, one that excels in focus and clarity of fruit. I really love this expression of Rabajà, but you are best off giving it more bottle time to evolve.