Riviera del Garda Rosso, 1976 Red Wine
Zuliani Emilio
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 12%
Price:
£79.00
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Description
The Riviera del Garda 1976 Zuliani Emilio is a rare historic white wine from northern Italy, produced in the area of Riviera del Garda. It reflects traditional winemaking styles typical of the 1970s in the Lake Garda region, where white wines were often crafted for local consumption, emphasizing simplicity, freshness, and subtle evolution over time.
Tasting notes:
The 1976 vintage is now fully mature, showing clear tertiary and gently oxidative development. The nose reveals aromas of dried pear, yellow apple, chamomile, hay, almond, and light honeyed notes. With air, additional nuances of wax, dried herbs, and wet stone minerality may appear.
On the palate it is soft, dry, and delicately rounded, with acidity now fully integrated into a smooth structure. The fruit has evolved into dried orchard fruit and nutty tones, supported by subtle earthy and saline hints. The finish is gentle, savory, and moderately persistent, typical of aged wines from this style and era.
Serving & food pairing:
Best served at 10–12°C, handling the bottle with care due to its age.
It pairs well with:
Light antipasti and cured meats
Mild cheeses
Vegetable and mushroom dishes
Simple lake fish preparations
Rustic northern Italian cuisine
Producer:
Zuliani Emilio is a traditional producer associated with small-scale, regional winemaking in Italy, where wines like this Riviera del Garda were historically made in limited quantities for local markets, reflecting the character of their terroir and vintage conditions.
Condition
Good conditions