1997 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Rabaja
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Giacosa's 1997 Barbaresco Rabaja boasts a fabulous nose of caramel, soy, herbs, black cherries, plums, and kirsch. Dense and full-bodied, with a spectacular, silky texture, gobs of glycerin, and a layered, multidimensional palate, it is immensely satisfying from both hedonistic and intellectual perspectives. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2020. A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good medium red with an amber edge. Rich, meaty aromas of redcurrant, red cherry, game, underbrush and tobacco. Lush and sweet in the mouth, with fresh acidity giving the wine lovely vinosity. Not a hugely fleshy wine but smooth and harmonious. Finishes long and lively, with firm tannins for the vintage.
About the producer
Bruno Giacosa – now run by daughter Bruna – is a cult Nebbiolo producer, that has consistently made some of the best single-vineyard Barbaresco and Barolo from the 1960s onwards. The“red-label” Riservas are some of the finest and most collectable wines in Italy.