Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano 2008
Red
Barbaresco, Italy
6.5
WineSaint
Alarmingly light in color with a translucent, washed-out appearance that signals trouble. The palate confirms what the eye suspects. Fleeting red fruit dissolves into hollow tannins and a watery finish. This Santo Stefano lacks the backbone and concentration that defines great Barbaresco. A disappointing effort from a legendary site. Drink now before further decline.
red berryhollow tanninswatery finishmineral
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Bruno Giacosa
→Bruno Giacosa is among the most celebrated names in Piedmont, producing benchmark Barbaresco and Barolo from top single vineyards including Asili, Rabajà, and Falletto. The wines are age-worthy, classically structured, and deeply site-specific.