In keeping with the style of the vintage, the 1985 comes across as further along the aging curve in its color, flavors and structure. If offers an irresistible mix of sweet prune and plum fruit with notes of spices and licorice in a soft, ethereal style, with notable sweetness and a warmly resonating alcoholic finish. Though not as complex as the very finest vintages, this gorgeous 1985 is a superb choice for current consumption... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Jimmy Hayes
Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard
@Braiden Albrecht and Giacosa Riserva - brothers from another mother. #gingers
@Braiden Albrecht and Giacosa Riserva - brothers from another mother. #gingers
9.6Claire Hill
Wow.
Wow.
10Davis Smith
Sommelier Acquerello
Wow.
Wow.
9.5B
1985 Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano Barbaresco Riserva Opened and let it sit in the glass for ~30 mins prior to drinking. Chinese tea, smoke, cherries, brick on the nose. Mild tannins. Perfect condition. One of the best bottles of Italian wines we’ve ever had.
1985 Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano Barbaresco Riserva Opened and let it sit in the glass for ~30 mins prior to drinking. Chinese tea, smoke, cherries, brick on the nose. Mild tannins. Perfect condition. One of the best bottles of Italian wines we’ve ever had.
10Ron Siegel
The best of the Santo Stefano Riserva flight
The best of the Santo Stefano Riserva flight
9.5Marc Smoler
Sales Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.
'85
'85
Berg
Beautiful
Beautiful
9.5B
1985 Bruno Giacosa Riserva Barbaresco. Drank at Vincenti for anniversary dinner. Very smooth, beautiful brick color, long finish. Delicious and memorable.
1985 Bruno Giacosa Riserva Barbaresco. Drank at Vincenti for anniversary dinner. Very smooth, beautiful brick color, long finish. Delicious and memorable.
10B
1985 Santo Stefano di Nieve Barbaresco. Drank w K at dinner at Ago. Really, really good. Still some interesting rich fruit to it, complex, with layers of different flavors. Great wine.
1985 Santo Stefano di Nieve Barbaresco. Drank w K at dinner at Ago. Really, really good. Still some interesting rich fruit to it, complex, with layers of different flavors. Great wine.
10Evan Malik
Red label giacosa.....licorice mature pimpin truffles....pure elegance
Red label giacosa.....licorice mature pimpin truffles....pure elegance
9.5WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.