Bruno Giacosa - Roero Arneis - 2024
Producer
Blend
100% Arneis
Country
Italy
Region
Piemonte
Appellation
Roero
UPC
8 77397 00523 5
Estate
One of the legendary winemakers of the world, Bruno Giacosa crafted the most prestigious single-vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco wines during a career that spanned nearly eight decades. He joined the family business at the age of 15, representing the third generation of his Langhe winemaking family. Giacosa’s unfailing pursuit of perfection, his unrivaled palate and his intimate knowledge of vineyards in the Langhe quickly drew recognition and helped establish Piedmont as a leading wine region. In 1980, Giacosa began to acquire prime parcels in Serralunga d’Alba, La Morra and Barbaresco to produce wines that are rightly regarded as the finest expressions of Nebbiolo. His legacy rests with daughter Bruna, who continues to uphold her father’s winemaking philosophy to respect traditional techniques while using the best of modern technology. The goal is for each distinguished site to produce articulate, unique wines.
Description
The 2024 season marked the return of significant rainfall following two years of low precipitation. From April through late June, weather conditions were defined by frequent rain and unseasonably mild temperatures. This helped replenish soil water reserves and encouraged vigorous vegetative growth across vineyard sites. Thanks to effective vineyard management, fungal diseases - typically a concern during wetter periods - were kept under control and did not impact vine health. July and August brought moderate, steady temperatures, supporting balanced grape development. A brief spell of rain in early September, just ahead of harvest, had no adverse effects on grape quality. Harvest began in the third week of September with Dolcetto d’Alba, followed by Arneis and Barbera d’Alba. It concluded in the first half of October with Nebbiolo. The late harvest allowed for optimal ripeness, particularly in well-exposed vineyards that were less affected by the vintage.
Vinification
Vinification: Stainless steel vats
Length of Fermentation: 25 days
Malolactic Fermentation: Not developed
Refinement: 4 months in stainless steel vats, 1 month in bottle
Bottling: February 2025
Tasting Notes
Intense straw colored with greenish glints. The nose presents lemon, pineapple, peach and apricot notes with floral hints. On the palate, it is fresh, full-bodied, with mineral notes and a persistent finish.