About this wine
The estate's top Riserva, produced only in the best vintages and named after fourth-generation winemaker Luca Giacosa. A blend of two of the estate's most prized crus — Montefico and Ovello — it shows a broad, intense bouquet of ripe fruit, licorice, and cinnamon over a full, structured palate with excellent tannic texture, built for long aging.
Not an everyday wine — this is the estate's collector's bottling, best appreciated with some Barbaresco experience already under your belt.
Sommelier's Note
"Luca Riserva is only released in vintages worthy of the name — when it is, it's arguably the best value Riserva Barbaresco you'll find from a top cru blend at this price."
Food Pairings
A powerful Riserva for special occasions — pair with slow-braised short rib, wild boar ragù, or aged Parmigiano Reggiano.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, cellar collecting, pairing with the finest red-meat dishes.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥14,000-18,000
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo, a blend of the Montefico and Ovello crus, produced only in exceptional vintages under the Riserva designation (minimum 4 years aging per Barbaresco DOCG regulations). Named after fourth-generation winemaker Luca Giacosa.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the Luca Riserva named after?
- It's named after Luca Giacosa, the fourth-generation winemaker who now works alongside his mother Maria Grazia to run the estate.
- Is Riserva Luca made every year?
- No — it is produced only in the best vintages, a blend of the Montefico and Ovello crus, meaning it is not released in every year.
- How long does Riserva Luca need to age?
- Barbaresco Riserva requires a minimum of 4 years aging under DOCG regulations; this wine's structure and tannin also reward further cellaring beyond that minimum.
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