Bruno Giacosa, Barolo, 1995 (1.5L) SO121425 under the guidance of winemaker

under the guidance of winemaker Jim Clendenen

subtle earthy tones of tobacco

green apple

The fruit comes from younger vines and declassified plots within the Volnay and surrounding villages

but already humming with layered complexity if you choose to open it with a long decant

Bruno Giacosa, Barolo, 1995 (1.5L) SO121425 under the guidance of winemakerFrom Bruno Giacosa, the master of classy, classical Nebbiolo, this is straight Barolo from the excellent 1995 vintage, in the magnum format collectors love for its slow, even aging. Giacosa's wines are prized for genuine complexity and structure, and a back vintage Barolo like this, from a private cellar, now offers the mature tar and roses character that defines great aged Nebbiolo. The large bottle has likely kept it fresher than a standard 750 of