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Bruno Giacosa

Rabajà di Barbaresco Riserva Barbaresco Nebbiolo

9.527 ratings
9.310 pro ratings
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Top Notes For
David Goldmuntz
9.7

Spectacular bottle

Spectacular bottle

Oct 24th, 2025
George Chen
8.9

Opulent and forward to a Giacosa. Exploded out of the bottle. A different experience.

Opulent and forward to a Giacosa. Exploded out of the bottle. A different experience.

Mar 7th, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

7.8

Bad palate. VA OR ANOTHER DEFECT

Bad palate. VA OR ANOTHER DEFECT

May 22nd, 2014
Christopher Hoel

Sommelier/Senior Wine Advisor Soutirage

9.9

Even better than the last time I had it! Bravo!!

Even better than the last time I had it! Bravo!!

Aug 30th, 2013
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.8

Crazy intense bouquet, gobs of supple tannin, massive ripe yummy wine, but fresh acidity to balance

Crazy intense bouquet, gobs of supple tannin, massive ripe yummy wine, but fresh acidity to balance

Apr 25th, 2013
Carolyn Patrone
9.7

Long finish, balanced, tertiary flavors of rose petals and leather

Long finish, balanced, tertiary flavors of rose petals and leather

May 9th, 2020
Michael Patrone
9.8

Spicy and smooth with tobacco.

Spicy and smooth with tobacco.

Oct 6th, 2019
Mike Evans
9.5

The essence of Barbaresco, a scintillating prism of flowers, tar, and fruit, it is outstanding but still with room for improvement. It had been double decanted at least a few hours before dinner, if I recall correctly.

The essence of Barbaresco, a scintillating prism of flowers, tar, and fruit, it is outstanding but still with room for improvement. It had been double decanted at least a few hours before dinner, if I recall correctly.

Dec 5th, 2018
Neil Cornish
9.1

Leafy camphor. Dense dry fruit. Powerful

Leafy camphor. Dense dry fruit. Powerful

Apr 19th, 2018
Michael Patrone
9.6

Well rounded and smooth. Lots of tannins despite age.

Well rounded and smooth. Lots of tannins despite age.

Dec 26th, 2016