Barbaresco NARIN 2017

Carlo Giacosa Barbaresco NARIN 2017 is an elegant yet firmly structured expression of Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, produced from a selection of grapes grown in the prestigious Asili, Cole and Ovello crus. The wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel and matured for 18 months in a combination of smaller oak barrels and 20-hectolitre French-oak casks, followed by a further four months in stainless steel. Combining ripe fruit and warmth with the freshness and tannic structure characteristic of Barbaresco, it offers a wonderful introduction to the great Nebbiolo wines of Piedmont.

The 2017 displays a deep garnet colour and an expansive, complex bouquet, with expressive notes of ripe cherry, red berries and strawberry, complemented by rose petals and violet, and increasingly savoury nuances of liquorice, cinnamon, leather and earthy spice. On the palate, it is dry, full-bodied and beautifully structured, with vibrant acidity, concentrated fruit and a fine but pronounced tannic framework. The combination of ripe fruit, spice and savoury depth gives the wine considerable length and persistence.

International Recognition – An Award-Winning Barbaresco Producer!

Carlo Giacosa's wines have received excellent reviews from international wine critics, demonstrating the quality of the estate's traditional Nebbiolo winemaking.

• 92 points – Wine Spectator, NARIN 2016

• 93 points – James Suckling, MONTEFICO 2017

• 91 points – Wine Enthusiast, MONTEFICO 2017

These ratings demonstrate the producer's track record and refer to other wines or vintages, not specifically to NARIN 2017.

Now entering its prime drinking window! At nine years old in 2026, this traditional Barbaresco should be reaching an exciting stage of maturity. Its youthful red-fruit character is gradually developing the sophisticated tertiary aromas that make mature Nebbiolo so compelling: dried flowers, tobacco, leather, forest floor and balsamic spice. The tannins should be becoming increasingly integrated, while its natural acidity continues to provide freshness and structure.

NARIN 2017 is a serious, traditional and age-worthy Barbaresco, now available at 20% OFF – just S$55.20 instead of S$69! Offering the elegance of mature Nebbiolo alongside considerable depth and structure, it should be particularly rewarding now, while well-stored bottles may continue developing further complexity through approximately 2032–2034.

A wonderful partner for truffles, braised and roasted red meats, game, Piedmontese pasta dishes and mature cheeses.