There are numerous factors that go into producing truly great wines. Yes, sourcing fruit from the finest sites, together with highly developed enological skills are vital (along with a little help from Mother Nature), but ultimately, only a strong personality in charge of everything can craft exceptional wines, year in and year out. Bruna Giacosa is clearly someone who has the vision and the wisdom to excel in fashioning several of Piedmont's most remarkable examples of Barbaresco and Barolo, offerings that have become icons in the worldwide wine industry.