1986 Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco, Santo Stefano 1x75cl

Antonio Galloni 92

Medium red. What a joy it is to find this beautiful Barbaresco in my glass. Giacosa’s 1986 Santo Stefano is an immensely appealing wine. It is soft and delicate in its expression, with lovely spice, cocoa and sweet stewed prune flavors. Though not terribly complex, it offers notable length and most important of all, a great mature-Nebbiolo drinking experience. I have had great luck recently with Bruno Giacosa’s wines from the 1986 vintage. [Antonio Galloni, 05/01/2006]

Anticipated maturity: 2006-2006

Wine Advocate 92

1986 Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano Medium red. What a joy it is to find this beautiful Barbaresco in my glass. Giacosa’s 1986 Santo Stefano is an immensely appealing wine. It is soft and delicate in its expression, with lovely spice, cocoa and sweet stewed prune flavors. Though not terribly complex, it offers notable length and most important of all, a great mature-Nebbiolo drinking experience. I have had great luck recently with Bruno Giacosa’s wines from the 1986 vintage. 92/drink now-, 01/06 [Antonio Galloni, 01/05/2006]