Rivette e Marenca Barolo Riserva Speciale 1967
The historic Marchese Villadoria winery is located in the rugged and hilly landscape of Serralunga d'Alba, the very epicenter of legendary Barolo production in northern Italy. The story of Villadoria began in the late 1800s when the Lanzavecchia family laid the foundation. Originally, the business operated primarily as a specialized nursery, supplying healthy rootstocks to other winegrowers in the region. After decades of building unparalleled expertise regarding vine anatomy and the unique local terroir, the family took a major step in 1959 by opening their own winery at the Cappallotto estate in the Langhe mountains. Under the leadership of Pietro and later his son Daniele Lanzavecchia, the estate cemented its place on the international stage.
This 1967 Barolo Riserva Speciale originates from Piedmont, a prestigious region in northwestern Italy whose name literally translates to 'at the foot of the mountain'. Surrounded by the Alps, the area is renowned for its dramatic, steep hills and small, passionate family-run estates with a strong focus on terroir. In the Langhe subregion, thick autumn morning fog often blankets the slopes, protecting the grapes and ensuring a long, perfect ripening period. Barolo, situated southwest of Alba, is one of Piedmont's most esteemed wine areas and is internationally recognized for producing some of Italy's great classic red wines. The 1967 vintage in this area achieved a score of 86 points and is described as mature and open.
The wine is made from Nebbiolo, an Italian top-tier grape deeply tied to the Barolo and Barbaresco areas, known for yielding elegant wines with great structure. The grapes for this specific release were sourced from the 'Rivette e Marenca' vineyard located in Serralunga d'Alba. Holding a DOC classification, this Riserva Speciale was produced, aged, and bottled directly at the origin on the Marchese Villadoria estate.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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