$4.95
May 29 2013 - Jun 4 2013
Why to buy: With incredible power and structure, 1985 was a benchmark year for Barolo. Only 3,000 bottles—all in pristine condition—of this bottle were released to the U.S. market in October.
Nose and palate: Prettily colored a pale, reddish orange with aromas of violets, tar and smoked meats. On the palate, a rigorous, earthy structure underpins plusher notes of primary fruit. The finish is lingering and elegant. This perfect showing will continue through the next two years.
Backstory: The wines from this historic house boast impressive resumes. Borgogno was poured at the official dinner celebration of the Italian Unification in 1861, and in 1886, the wines were selected to welcome Czar Nicola II Romanov on his official visit from Russia. Many estates recondition their library wines but Borgogno’s vast collection, which predates the second world war, makes their process unique: after decanting them and removing any sediment, Borgogno tops the bottles of with the same library vintage, whereas most other houses rely on a current release.
Varietals:100% Nebbiolo
Alcohol:13.5%
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Served at some of the most important moments in Italian history, the Barolo from Giacomo Borgogno is backed by centuries of acclaim. Founded in 1761, their library of wines is often called the “museum of Barolo.” The estate farms 20 hectares of world-renowned vineyards in areas like Cannubi, Liste, Fossati and San Pietro.
Once your order is processed, your wine will be shipped ground.
We Love This With
What do you eat when you’re drinking one of the world's best Barolo wines? The good news is—this wine is so delicious—it’s hard to go wrong. Commemorate the occasion of opening an amazing Barolo with a beautiful standing rib roast, crown rack of pork or tomahawk-cut ribeye. Not in the mood to cook? Go for piles of charcuterie, which deliver Piemonte-style flavors—earth, spice and smoke; it will tease out the complexities in this aged, intricate wine.
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- Drink now through 2021
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- Serve at 55 - 65 F
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