Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco 'Santo Stefano' Riserva 1982 750ml

Bruno Giacosa's Barbaresco Santo Stefano Riserva comes from the Santo Stefano cru in Neive, the vineyard most closely associated with Giacosa's early fame. 1982 was a great, ripe and powerful vintage in Piedmont, and this Riserva has aged into a celebrated bottle. At four decades old, look for a mature, ethereal Nebbiolo bouquet of dried roses, cherry, tar, forest floor and truffle, with silky tannins and a long, savory finish. Stand the bottle upright before serving and decant carefully. Photos available upon request. 97 pts, Vinous (Antonio Galloni)