Wine detail

Bruno Giacosa

Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba

Barbera d'Alba

2006

Vintage

Varietal

Barbera

Peak 2009-2020

Where it is, October 2026

Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2025.

This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.

The ‘06 Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba.

Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba 2006 is from Italy.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · past window, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2007-2025Peak window 2009-2020

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba 2006 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.

The 2006 vintage

Bruno Giacosa's 2006 wine comes from Italy.

About Bruno Giacosa

Bruno Giacosa's wine comes from Italy.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Roasted duck with cherry glaze

The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.

Braised goose with herb stuffing

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Game birds with truffle jus

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

Frequently Asked

What is Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba 2006?

Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba 2006 is from Italy.

What does Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba 2006 taste like?

Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba 2006 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.

When should Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba 2006 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2007-2025. Within that arc, the peak window is 2009-2020. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba 2006?

Pair this wine with Roasted duck with cherry glaze; Braised goose with herb stuffing; or Game birds with truffle jus.