2004 Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco, Rabaja 1x75cl

Antonio Galloni 98

The 2004 Barbaresco Rabaja is powerful and expansive in the glass. Dark cherry, plum, gravel, spice and leather infuse the 2004 with tons of character. There s real breadth to the 2004, along with a good bit of elegance to play off its natural virile intensity. What a wine. [Antonio Galloni, 15/08/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2035

Stephen Tanzer 94

(white label) Good medium red. Reticent, more reduced nose hints at game and minerals. Then fatter, sweeter and creamier in the mouth than the Santo Stefano; a step up in texture and richness. The limestone element brings energy and minerality, which extends the wine’s rather fine-grained finish. [Stephen Tanzer, 11/01/2007]

Wine Advocate 97

The 2004 Barbaresco Rabaja is off the charts. It boasts phenomenal richness and complexity in its dark, brooding aromatics and powerful structure, with suggestions of roses, tar, menthol, coffee beans and baking spices that emerge from the glass in an endless display of elegance married to sheer force. Although the Rabaja will be released as a white label non-Riserva, it is very close to Riserva-level quality. From barrel it revealed just a little less length than the Asili, It will be interesting to see how the Asili and Rabaja develop in bottle. I would not be surprised to see the Rabaja merit a higher score in another year or two. This magnificent wine will especially appeal to readers who enjoy a structured style of Barbaresco. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029. [Antonio Galloni, 01/10/2007]

Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029