{"product_id":"barolo-luigi-calissano-e-figli-1968","title":"Barolo Riserva Speciale Luigi Calissano \u0026 Figli 1968","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Barolo Riserva Speciale 1968 is a classic red wine from Luigi Calissano \u0026amp; Figli, a historic Piedmontese winery founded in the late 1800s. Based in Alba, the estate was part of a group of smaller producers that significantly contributed to the region's wine culture throughout the first half of the 20th century, supplying traditional Barolo and Barbaresco to both local and international markets. The winery held the prestigious title of purveyors of wine to the Royal House and accumulated numerous gold medals at international exhibitions between 1892 and 1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from Barolo, one of the most prestigious wine areas located in the Langhe hills southwest of Alba, within the renowned Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Piedmont, which translates to \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is surrounded by the Alps and is celebrated for its dramatic, steep hills often enveloped in thick autumn morning fog. This fog traditionally protects the grapes and allows for a long ripening period. The 1968 vintage in this area was characterized by weak and rainy conditions. The wine was bottled directly in the production zone and holds the Denominazione d'Origine Controllata classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made from Nebbiolo, an esteemed Italian grape that is deeply tied to the Barolo area and serves as the foundation for the region's most famous red wines. The bottle also bears the mark of the Consortium for the defense of typical fine Barolo and Barbaresco wines, underlining its traditional roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuigi Calissano \u0026amp; Figli represents a bygone era of traditional winemaking before the modern Italian wine revolution took hold. The producer faced financial difficulties and went bankrupt in the 1970s, closing its doors permanently. Today, bottles from Calissano are primarily found in older vintages from the 1950s to the 1970s, circulating at wine auctions and specialty merchants. This 1968 Riserva Speciale stands as a niche piece of classic Piedmontese wine history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luigi Calissano \u0026 Figli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57397487305030,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1227_224cb4d6-078b-4e27-8b27-ef8f007dca26.jpg?v=1789636799","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/barolo-luigi-calissano-e-figli-1968","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}