Alcohol: 14.5% 

What is it like?  Giacosa is an esteemed “Cru”, i.e. single vineyard or MGA, in the hills of Treiso. Compared to its sibling, the non-single-vineyard Barbaresco, it is smoother and has more tar in the nose, in addition to black cherries, rose petals and a touch of vanilla. Vintage 2016 is still very young for Barbaresco, 2015 more ready. Either one, open at least 2 hours and even a day ahead to let the tannins smooth out. It is worth the patience.