Rivette and La Marenca Serralunga d'Alba Marchese Villadoria 1967
This 1967 red wine comes from the historic Marchese Villadoria estate, specifically sourced from the Rivette e La Marenca vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba. Produced from the classic Northern Italian Dolcetto grape, a variety deeply rooted in the local viticultural tradition, the label proudly designates it as a noble wine of the Alta Langa.
The Marchese Villadoria winery is situated in the rugged hills of Serralunga d'Alba, an epicenter of winemaking in northwestern Italy. The story of the estate began in the late 1800s when the Lanzavecchia family established a specialized nursery, supplying healthy rootstocks to regional vine growers. After decades of building expertise in vine anatomy and the local terroir, the family officially opened their own winery in 1959 at the Cappallotto estate in the Langhe mountains. Guided by Pietro and later his son Daniele Lanzavecchia, the house developed a strong international identity, famously introducing iconic releases such as the jute-wrapped Barolo Juta.
The surrounding region of Piemonte, literally translating to "at the foot of the mountain," is bordered by the Alps and stands as one of the world's most prestigious wine areas. It is defined by small, passionate, family-driven wineries with a profound dedication to how soil and microclimate influence the vines. The dramatic, steep hills of the Langhe are frequently enveloped in thick morning fog during the autumn, a natural phenomenon that protects the vineyards and facilitates a long, steady ripening process. Beyond its viticultural heritage, the region is a celebrated gastronomic destination, globally recognized for its exclusive Alba white truffles and hazelnuts.
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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