{"product_id":"carlo-giacosa-barbaresco-montefico-2017","title":"Carlo Giacosa – Barbaresco MONTEFICO 2017 - 20% OFF!","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% OFF – Now only S$55.20 (UP: S$69)! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 Points James Suckling – Classic, Lean and Elegant Single-Cru Barbaresco MONTEFICO 2017, Now Entering Its Peak Drinking Window!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarlo Giacosa Barbaresco MONTEFICO 2017 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eserious single-cru expression of Nebbiolo from one of Barbaresco's most historic and prestigious vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, located east of the village and planted exclusively with Nebbiolo. The southeast-facing vineyard sits at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 metres elevation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with vines averaging more than 50 years of age. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalcareous-clay soils, rich in marl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, contribute freshness and minerality, while the presence of wild mint in the vineyard is reflected in the wine's distinctive mentholated character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 displays an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelegant yet wonderfully complex bouquet of rose petals, dried flowers, ripe cherry and cranberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eliquorice, baking spice, tobacco and subtle botanical and camphor notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry, focused and beautifully structured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with vibrant acidity, concentrated red fruit and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine-grained, firm yet increasingly integrated tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The combination of floral perfume, mineral freshness and savoury spice gives the wine remarkable precision, elegance and persistence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike richer, more powerful expressions of Barbaresco, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMONTEFICO stands out for its classical, leaner style, remarkable finesse and mineral freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Professional tastings of the 2017 have highlighted its energy and aromatic complexity, with notes of candied cherry, dried rose, cranberry, dried apricot and tobacco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Recognition – Outstanding Ratings for MONTEFICO 2017!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional single-vineyard Barbaresco has attracted impressive recognition from international wine critics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 points – James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92 points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92 points – Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.1\/5 – Vivino community rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter praised its sweet raspberry aromas, subtle savoury bacon notes and sleek, charming palate. These ratings reflect the outstanding quality and elegant character of the 2017 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edestemmed and fermented on their skins in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before being transferred to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge oak barrels for maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This traditional approach avoids excessive oak influence and allows the distinctive character of Montefico and Nebbiolo to remain at the forefront. The result is a wine combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efloral elegance, fine tannins and remarkable structural precision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow entering its peak drinking window!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At nine years old in 2026, MONTEFICO 2017 should be approaching a particularly rewarding stage of maturity. Its youthful red-fruit character is developing towards the sophisticated tertiary aromas that make mature Nebbiolo so compelling: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried roses, tobacco, leather, forest floor, liquorice and balsamic spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The once-firm tannins should be gradually softening, while the wine's naturally vibrant acidity continues to preserve freshness and energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMONTEFICO 2017 is a classic, refined and age-worthy Barbaresco, now available at 20% OFF!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For lovers of elegant, traditional Piedmontese wines, it offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy a highly rated single-cru Nebbiolo as it enters maturity. Well-stored bottles should be particularly rewarding now, with potential for further development through approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2032–2035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional partner for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite truffles, porcini risotto, roast duck, braised lamb, game, Piedmontese pasta dishes and mature cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant ruby red with developing garnet reflections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding with truffle-scented risotto, porcini mushrooms, roast duck, braised lamb, game and aged Pecorino. Particularly enjoyable now after gentle aeration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carlo Giacosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Piedmont \/ Barbaresco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Barbaresco DOCG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Montefico (single cru)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Offer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% OFF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Entering its prime; estimated 2026–2035 with proper storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Carlo Giacosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53815968203025,"sku":"H0641","price":55.2,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2722\/8945\/files\/67083294-CF14-4DC3-B019-B0BA4A195980.png?v=1785420608","url":"https:\/\/wineprovisionshop.com.sg\/products\/carlo-giacosa-barbaresco-montefico-2017","provider":"Wine Provision Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}