{"product_id":"barbaresco-moccagatta-produttori-del-barbaresco-1999","title":"Moccagatta Barbaresco Riserva 1999","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduttori del Barbaresco is one of the world's most respected wine cooperatives, located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. While the modern iteration was founded in 1958 by local winegrowers, its deeper history dates back to 1894 when Domizio Cavazza, the director of the local enological school, established the area's first cooperative. After being closed during the war years in 1942, it was successfully re-established. Today, the cooperative consists of 51 members who collectively own 110 hectares of land, exclusively planted with the Nebbiolo grape within the Barbaresco zone. This rare degree of specialization gives the cooperative a unique position as a producer of classic Barbaresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from Barbaresco, a classic Nebbiolo area situated in the Langhe hills east of Alba. Piedmont, which literally translates to \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is framed by the Alps and is renowned for its dramatic, steep hills and strong focus on terroir. During autumn, these hills are frequently enveloped in a thick morning fog that protects the grapes and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. The 1999 vintage from this area achieved a score of 92 points and is described as an elegant year. The Nebbiolo grape, an Italian top variety known for producing wines with great structure, thrives in this specific environment and is the sole focus of the region's most prestigious wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specific release is the Moccagatta Barbaresco Riserva from the 1999 vintage, holding the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita classification. The cooperative is highly regarded for its single-vineyard crus that showcase the terroir mosaic of the appellation. According to the producer, during the best harvests, a portion of the wine sourced from renowned localities in the center of the typical zone is designated as a \"Riserva\" after reaching its fourth year of aging. The grapes for this Moccagatta release were cultivated by the vineyard owners Bellora, Casetta, Lignana, and Viglino, with a total production limited to 16,675 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Produttori del Barbaresco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57366388146502,"sku":null,"price":315.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1162_3a1e7222-3602-4311-830f-afe401146311.jpg?v=1789387845","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/barbaresco-moccagatta-produttori-del-barbaresco-1999","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}