Vigna Cannubi - Muscatel Barolo Riserva 1976
Vigna Cannubi - Muscatel Barolo Riserva 1976 kommer fra Cantine dei Marchesi di Barolo, der betragtes som den historiske vugge for moderne Barolo. Vingården, som blev grundlagt i 1861, er tæt knyttet til Falletti-familien. I begyndelsen af 1800-tallet omdannede Marquise Giulia Falletti Colbert og hendes mand Carlo Tancredi Falletti den lokale Nebbiolo-drue fra en sød vin til den tørre rødvin, vi kender i dag. Selve appellationen bærer navnet efter dette firmas tidligere ejere. Da Falletti-dynastiet uddøde i 1864, overgik godserne til en velgørenhedsfond, indtil Abbona-familien købte vinkælderen i 1929. I dag drives huset af femte og sjette generation, og som en sjælden detalje er fem af Marchesa Giulias originale egetræsfade fra 1800-tallet stadig i brug i kælderen.
Vinen er fremstillet udelukkende på Nebbiolo, en italiensk topdrue kendt for at skabe elegante vine med stor struktur, som især dyrkes i Barolo, Barbaresco og det øvrige Piemonte. Området Barolo ligger i Langhe-distriktet sydvest for Alba. Denne region i det nordvestlige Italien er omkranset af Alperne og er berømt for sine dramatiske, stejle bakker. Om efteråret er bakkerne ofte svøbt i en tyk morgentåge, hvilket beskytter druerne og sikrer en lang, perfekt modning. Årgang 1976 beskrives som varm og moden og har opnået en score på 87 point. Piemonte er desuden kendt for sit enorme fokus på terroir samt som et gastronomisk mekka, der er berømt for hvide trøfler og hasselnødder.
Druerne til denne specifikke vin stammer fra Cannubi-højen, der anerkendes som en af de absolut mest prestigefyldte placeringer i området. Marchesi di Barolo ejer 4,5 hektar på denne høj, og selve Vigna Cannubi-Muscatel-marken er formet som et lille amfiteater, der er skåret ind i bjergsiden. Vinen er klassificeret som Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) og er frigivet som en Riserva.
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 as this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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