Bruno Giacosa
Bruno Giacosa is considered one of the iconic figures of wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco. His historic Falletto winery was born in 1982 in Serralunga d’Alba, although his passion for oenology began much earlier, when Bruno, when he just 15 years old, dropped out of school to start working in his grandfather’s winery with his father Mario. Here, with enthusiasm and humility, Giacosa learned the secrets of the art of oenology, which he continued to study and improve to produce, in his vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba, quality wines such as Barolo Falletto or the Cru Asili and Rabajà.
His production philosophy is based on a deep respect for nature and its times, on which man can only intervene through supervision that will lead to the spontaneous growth of the plants and their self-defence. The same respect is carried on in his cellar, where he applies a conservative type of oenology.
Bruno Giacosa’s Falletto winery is located in the Langa, the Piedmontese territory that marks the border between Monferrato and Cuneo. Its vineyards extend over 20 hectares within the districts of Serralunga d’Alba, La Morra (cultivating Nebbiolo and Dolcetto vines) and Barbaresco (cultivating Cru Asili and Rabajà).
The vinification, fermentation and refinement processes are carried out in full respect of the environment; the harvest is carried out by hand, the fermentation is long and slow and takes place in stainless steel tanks, and the refinement in large French oak barrels can reach thirty months.
The company produces Barbaresco (Asili and Rabajà), Barolo (Falletto, Le Rocche del Falletto and Vigna Croera), Barbera D’Alba and Dolcetto D’aAlba. In addition to these, the company also buys the grapes from external producers to produce the wines marketed under the Bruno Giacosa label.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Bruno Giacosa winery located and in what area of Piedmont does it produce?
The Falletto estate of Bruno Giacosa is located in the Langhe, with vineyards covering 20 hectares between Serralunga d'Alba, La Morra and Barbaresco, where the celebrated Asili and Rabajà crus are grown.
Who founded the Bruno Giacosa winery?
Bruno Giacosa began working in his grandfather's cellar at just fifteen, together with his father Mario. His winery, Falletto, was formally founded in 1982 in Serralunga d'Alba, after decades of study and experience that made Bruno Giacosa one of the most iconic figures in Barolo and Barbaresco.
What approach do they take in the vineyard and cellar at Bruno Giacosa?
The winery follows deep respect for nature and its own pace, with human intervention limited to supporting the plants' natural growth, according to a conservative winemaking approach also applied in the cellar: hand-harvesting, long slow fermentation in steel tanks, aging in large French oak casks for up to thirty months.
What wines does Bruno Giacosa produce?
Production includes Barbaresco (Asili and Rabajà), Barolo (Falletto, Le Rocche del Falletto and Vigna Croera), Barbera d'Alba and Dolcetto d'Alba. The winery also buys grapes from outside growers for some labels sold under the Bruno Giacosa brand.
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