{"product_id":"barolo-marchesi-villadoria-1966","title":"Rivette e La Marenca Barolo Riserva Speciale 1966","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1966 Rivette e La Marenca Barolo Riserva Speciale is a classic Italian red wine crafted by the historic Marchese Villadoria estate. Produced in the prestigious Barolo area, located in the Langhe hills southwest of Alba, this wine holds the Denominazione di Origine Controllata classification. The 1966 vintage from this renowned terroir is characterized as complex and fresh, earning a score of 88 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made entirely from Nebbiolo, an Italian top grape primarily cultivated in Barolo, Barbaresco, and the wider Piemonte region. Piemonte, literally meaning \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is located in northwestern Italy and is bordered by the Alps. The region is celebrated for its dramatic, steep hills, which are often wrapped in thick morning fog during the autumn months. This unique environment places an enormous focus on the terroir and how the microclimate influences the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarchese Villadoria is situated in the rugged terrain of Serralunga d'Alba, a central commune for Barolo production. The history of the estate began in the late 1800s when the Lanzavecchia family laid its foundation. Originally, the business operated as a specialized nursery, supplying healthy vine rootstocks to other regional winegrowers. Through decades of work, the family built a profound expertise regarding vine anatomy and the local soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1959, the family took a significant step by opening their own winery at the Cappallotto estate in the Langhe mountains. As the winery grew, it cemented its place on the international stage under the leadership of Pietro and later his son, Daniele Lanzavecchia. They established a distinct identity for the house, gaining international recognition through the release of iconic bottles such as the jute-wrapped Barolo Juta. This specific 1966 Riserva Speciale originates from the Rivette e La Marenca estate in Serralunga d'Alba and was bottled at 13.5 percent alcohol in a 720-milliliter format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marchese Villadoria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57472344359238,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1451_ad4b47f5-b0e0-4ee4-9ee2-5ae6a2a9db01.jpg?v=1790597225","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/barolo-marchesi-villadoria-1966","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}