Barbaresco 1976
This red wine from 1976 was bottled by KAV 1901 S.P.A. under the name Barbaresco KAV 1901. The wine carries the Italian classification Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC), which underlines its origin and compliance with the traditional requirements of the area. The bottle contains 720 ml with an alcohol content of 12.5%, and the glass itself bears an embossing stating 75 cl.
The wine comes from Piedmont in north-western Italy, a region encircled by the Alps and regarded as one of the world's most prestigious wine regions. There is an enormous focus on terroir here, and the landscape is marked by dramatic, steep hills that are often wrapped in thick morning mist in the autumn. Within Piedmont the wine comes specifically from Barbaresco, which lies in the Langhe east of Alba. The 1976 vintage in this area was a warm year with ripe fruit, which has resulted in a score of 85 points for the vintage.
Barbaresco is a classic area for the Italian top grape Nebbiolo, on which this wine is based. The grape is known for creating elegant wines with great structure and is deeply rooted in Barbaresco, Barolo and the rest of Piedmont. The wines from Barbaresco are often perceived as a more elegant and earlier accessible counterpart to Barolo, but still retain a style of high acidity, distinct tannins and generally good ageing potential.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded as this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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