{"product_id":"barolo-marchesi-di-barolo-1985","title":"Barolo Riserva Marchesi di Barolo 1985 Bad label","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1985 Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) Barolo Riserva from the renowned producer Marchesi di Barolo, located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Piedmont, which translates to \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is surrounded by the Alps and is globally recognized for its focus on terroir. The wine comes from the Barolo area, situated in the steep hills of the Langhe southwest of Alba. These hills are frequently enveloped in thick autumn morning fog, which protects the grapes and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. The 1985 vintage in this area is described as classic and harmonious, achieving a score of 92 points. The label also designates this specific release as a \"Grande Annata.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made exclusively from 100% Nebbiolo, a premier Italian grape variety deeply tied to the Barolo and Barbaresco areas. Nebbiolo is known for producing elegant wines with significant structural depth. Following the traditional production methods for a Riserva classification, this wine was aged in oak for a minimum of three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarchesi di Barolo is widely considered the historical cradle of modern Barolo. The estate's origins are linked to the Falletti family, who in the early 19th century created the style of wine known today as Barolo. Marquise Giulia Falletti Colbert and her husband Carlo Tancredi Falletti were instrumental in transforming Nebbiolo from a sweet wine into a dry red wine, and the appellation itself is named after the estate's former owners. After the Falletti dynasty ended in 1864 without heirs, the estate was transferred to the Opera Pia Barolo charity. In 1929, the Abbona family purchased the cellars, and the estate is currently managed by the fifth and sixth generations, Ernesto, Anna, and Valentina Abbona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, the estate manages 110 hectares of land, 45 of which are directly owned. Their portfolio includes some of the most prestigious parcels in the area, such as 4.5 hectares in Cannubi, 6.5 hectares in Sarmassa, and the Coste di Rose vineyard. As a rare historical detail, five of Marchesa Giulia's original oak barrels from the 19th century remain in active use in the cellar, serving as a direct link to the origins of the Barolo appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marchesi di Barolo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57244589293894,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-982_75fa6341-0a48-48d1-8320-9bda00c248d3.jpg?v=1788357812","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/barolo-marchesi-di-barolo-1985","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}