Barolo, 1976 Red Wine

Terre del Barolo, Barolo, Piedmont

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 13%

Price:

£169.00

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Description

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. The 1976 Barolo from Terre del Barolo shows a brick garnet color with pronounced tawny edges, clearly reflecting its full maturity. The appearance alone signals an aged Nebbiolo at an advanced stage of evolution.

On the nose, the wine is highly complex and fully developed, offering aromas of dried rose petals, tar, old leather, and dried cherry. These are joined by notes of fig, forest floor, porcini mushroom, autumn leaves, and subtle hints of balsamic, tobacco, cedar, and truffle as the wine opens.

The palate is delicate and resolved, with softened tannins and moderate acidity supporting flavors of dried red fruits, tea leaf, leather, earthy spice, and a touch of anise. The structure is gentle and graceful, emphasizing tertiary complexity over power or concentration.

The finish is medium in length, savory, and earthy, with lingering impressions of dried herbs, mushroom, and leather. Overall, this is a classic, fully mature Barolo best appreciated for its nuance, history, and elegance rather than intensity, and it should be served slightly cool and handled carefully due to sediment.

Condition

Good conditions

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