Giacosa is renowned for his wonderful Barbaresco and Barolo wines, but in his spare time he makes what I consider Italy’s best sparkling wine, made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes. The 1994 Extra Brut is dry, full-bodied, rich and toasty, with a creamy texture. Production is small, but it is available in the United States——E.M.(11/15/1999)—— 91