{"product_id":"barbaresco-riserva-valfieri-1971","title":"Barbaresco Riserva Valfieri di Marengo \u0026 Cugnasco 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1971 Barbaresco Riserva produced by Valfieri di Marengo \u0026amp; Cugnasco. The 1971 vintage is recognized as a classic year with depth and finesse, earning a score of 94 points. This red wine is classified as a Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) Riserva and was bottled in its zone of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from the Barbaresco area in the Langhe hills, located east of Alba in the prestigious Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Piedmont, which translates to \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is bordered by the Alps and is renowned for its small, family-driven wineries with a strong focus on terroir. The dramatic, steep hills of the Langhe subregion are often enveloped in thick autumn morning fog, which protects the grapes and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. Barbaresco is considered a classic counterpart to Barolo, with production primarily centered around the municipalities of Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Riserva is crafted exclusively from Nebbiolo, an Italian top grape known for producing elegant wines with great structure. The grapes for this specific wine were cultivated in the typical zone centered around the municipality of Barbaresco. Following the harvest, the wine was aged in oak barrels, a traditional production method for this classification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valfieri di Marengo \u0026 Cugnasco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57656709742918,"sku":null,"price":150.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1620_7dbccbc4-6155-4221-b477-b91ab4d44457.jpg?v=1792418022","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/barbaresco-riserva-valfieri-1971","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}