{"product_id":"barbaresco-ovello-produttori-del-barbaresco-1999","title":"Ovello Barbaresco Riserva 1999","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ovello Barbaresco Riserva 1999 is a classic red wine from the prestigious Piedmont region in northwestern Italy. Piedmont, which literally translates to \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is bordered by the Alps and is renowned for its dramatic, steep hills, particularly in the Langhe subregion. Here, thick autumn morning fog often blankets the vineyards, protecting the grapes and ensuring a long, perfect ripening period. The 1999 vintage is characterized as an elegant year for the area, earning a score of 92 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from Barbaresco, a prominent area located east of Alba that encompasses the villages of Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio. It is crafted exclusively from Nebbiolo, an esteemed Italian grape variety known for producing elegant wines with great structure. Nebbiolo is deeply rooted in Piedmont and is the sole grape permitted in the production of both Barolo and Barbaresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduttori del Barbaresco is one of the most respected wine cooperatives globally. While the modern iteration was founded in 1958 by local winegrowers, its history traces back to 1894 when Domizio Cavazza, the director of the local enological school, established the area's first cooperative. After closing during the war years in 1942, it was successfully revived. Today, the cooperative consists of 51 members who collectively own 110 hectares of vineyards, all exclusively planted with Nebbiolo within the Barbaresco zone. Under the direction of Aldo Vacca, who has led the cooperative since 1991, the estate is celebrated for its rare degree of specialization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA significant contribution to the identity of the cooperative is the release of nine single-vineyard crus, which together illustrate the terroir mosaic of the appellation. This specific wine comes from the Ovello vineyard, tended by local proprietors such as Audasso, Cavallo, Cravanzola, Gonella, Grasso, Maffei, Odore, Sarotto, Vacca, Varaldo, and Unio. As a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) Riserva, it is only produced during the best harvests. A portion of the wine from these distinguished localities undergoes an extended maturation process, reaching its fourth year of aging before it is officially classified as a Riserva.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Produttori del Barbaresco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57366388932934,"sku":null,"price":315.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1163_2ce50765-ac4d-4c48-9980-1df01e04f7b8.jpg?v=1789387910","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/barbaresco-ovello-produttori-del-barbaresco-1999","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}