Description
Mauro Molino Barbaresco Giacosa — Piedmont 2023
Mauro Molino is best known for his celebrated Barolo wines from La Morra, but his Barbaresco Giacosa is a compelling reminder that his talent extends across the Langhe. Sourced from an east-facing site in Treiso — one of Barbaresco’s most prized communes — and produced in very small quantities, this is a wine of precision, elegance, and genuine cellar ambition.
The 2023 pours a bright, transparent ruby. The nose is classically Nebbiolo: fresh raspberries, dusty earth, flowers, and anise. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a cooling, tense feel, refreshing acidity, and well-defined structure. Aged in a 3,000-liter barrel and one tonneau, the oak is perfectly integrated — supporting rather than obscuring the wine’s natural finesse. Built to drink from 2026 and evolve gracefully through 2040.
“Cooling feel with refreshing tension and well-defined structure.” — Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points
- Producer: Mauro Molino, La Morra, Piedmont, Italy
- Vintage: 2023
- Appellation: Barbaresco DOCG
- Vineyard: Giacosa, Treiso — east-facing
- Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
- Aging: 3,000-liter barrel and one tonneau
- Production: Very small quantities
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Fresh raspberry, dusty earth, flowers, anise, cooling tension, structured finish
- Cellar Potential: Drink 2026–2040
- Best Paired With: Roast lamb, braised veal, truffle pasta, aged Parmigiano, wild mushroom risotto
A 94-point Barbaresco from one of Piedmont’s most trusted names — Giacosa is a rare find built for the long haul.
