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Giacomo Borgogno e Figli
Barolo Riserva 1997 (94 points)

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94 points, Wine Spectator

I had the privilege of visiting this winery in the spring and tasted sixteen vintages of Barolo from 1960 to 2006. Four of my favorite years, that have been aging peacefully and perfectly under the winery in the heart of the Barolo village, were released this fall in tiny quantities. I am so proud to be offering these treasures on Gilt Taste, directly from the Giacomo Borgogno cellar. - Jeffrey Meisel, Gilt Taste Wine Director

Why to buy: The critics adore the 1997 Barolo vintage and only 3,000 of these bottles—all in pristine condition— were released to the U.S. market in October. And, this wine is at its prime right now.

Nose and palate: Because of the warm, dark fruits in this vintage, this is a great introductory Barolo. Red garnet color with aromas of licorice, berries and spice, the rich, velvety palate reveals enticing notes of black fruit and tar. 1997 was one of the warmest years Piemonte has ever seen, resulting in wines—this one included—with extraordinary ripeness and power.

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
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Giacomo Borgogno e Figli Piemonte, Italy

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.

From the Source Estimated Delivery: May 23 2013 - May 30 2013

Once your order is processed, your wine will be shipped ground.

 

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What do you eat when you’re drinking one of the best Barolo wines in the world? The good news is—this wine is so delicious—it’s hard to go wrong. Commemorate the occasion of opening a ’61 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 2015
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  • Serve at 55 - 65 F

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