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Barolo, 1961 Red Wine

Pin Bologna - Riserva

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 14%

Price:

£169.00

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    • Description

    Barolo DOCG 1961 “Pin Bologna” Riserva

    Vintage & Background
    1961 is widely acknowledged as one of the standout Barolo vintages of the 20th century. It saw conditions that allowed Nebbiolo to ripen fully, giving power, structure, and great ageing ability. The “Riserva” or reserve designation would imply longer ageing or special selection. The “Pin Bologna – Rocchetta Tanaro” label suggests a specific vineyard or cooperative origin in the Piedmont region.

    Appearance & Nose
    In a bottle stored well, expect a mature wine with a garnet centre and rim edging into tawny or brick-coloured hues. On the nose, delicate tertiary aromas dominate: dried cherries, leather, tar, rose petals, earth, perhaps some tobacco leaf and dried herbs, with subtle sweet spice—nutmeg or clove—emerging with air.

    Palate & Texture
    The palate likely offers a soft but layered texture; tannins are mellowed, not harsh, more felt as structure than astringency. The fruit side would lean toward red/cherry fruit past its fresh peak—dried cherry, cranberry, maybe hints of fig or cooked fruit—with savoury and earthy overlay. There will likely be good acidity to lift the wine, preventing it from feeling flat, and a finish that shows both elegance and faded power.

    Maturity & Drinking Window
    This wine, if well stored, is fully mature now. It’s likely drinking at or near its peak, though some very fine examples may offer a few more years of nuance. The risk is that some bottles might show oxidised or faded traits if provenance was not ideal.

    Food Pairing & Serving Suggestions
    Serve around 15-17 °C, ideally after careful decanting to allow sediment to drop and aromas to open. Pair with foods that match its mature character: rich stews, roast meats, game, mushroom-based dishes, aged cheeses. Gentle herbal or earth-flavoured sauces will harmonise better than sharp or spicy ones.

    Overall Impression & Verdict
    Pin Bologna 1961 Riserva is a wine for Barolo lovers who appreciate what time does: transforming power into finesse, bold fruit into nuance, sharp edges into velvet texture. In good condition, it offers evocative tertiary aromas, graceful dryness, and a quietly commanding presence. For those who have one, it makes for a contemplative, memorable tasting experience.

    Condition

    Good conditions

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