{"title":"Wine 1933","description":"\u003ch2\u003e The story behind a wine from 1933\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Every single 1933 wine tells the story of a time when work in the vineyard and cellar took place under completely different conditions than those we know today. This year was a defining one for Italian wine production, culminating in the very first major exhibition of the country's characteristic wines in the city of Siena. This historic event really focused attention on quality and national pride, and it paved the way for a brighter and more modern period in the country's rich wine history after several years of economic difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e A look back at the year 1933\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe weather in 1933 presented many unpredictable elements that seriously tested the winegrowers of Piedmont. The year began with a cold winter and a very rainy spring, which significantly delayed the flowering of the vines. When summer finally arrived, July brought intense heat and violent and periodic hailstorms that stressed the plants in the fields. Fortunately, a welcome rain at the end of August gave the vines peace to continue ripening, which ultimately led to a delayed harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The changeable climate left its natural mark on the finished wines of the vintage. Overall, the harvest resulted in wines that were lighter in structure and had a lower alcohol content than usual. In return, the grapes built up a higher acidity thanks to the cooler periods of the growing season. It is precisely this fresh acidity structure that has proven to be crucial for the wines to survive and beautifully develop their complex nuances in the bottle over the many subsequent decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003ePiedmont as the heart of Italian wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Looking back to Piedmont in the 1930s, winemaking was a deeply traditional and hand-held profession. Natural fermentation was used, driven solely by the yeast cells that were already on the grape skins and living in the cellar environment. Maceration often lasted an impressive 10 to 30 days, simply because the aim was to extract the maximum amount of colour and tannin from the characteristic Nebbiolo grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This long contact with the grape skins created a formidable structure and a significant tannin level, which required many years of patience in the cellar before the wine was ready to drink. Maturation took place at a leisurely pace in large, traditional oak barrels, known locally as botti. Fermentation itself was often carried out in open wooden vats or voluminous cement tanks, as these solid materials helped to ensure a stable temperature during fermentation, without the use of modern technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eClassic craftsmanship from the region's historic winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e One of the oldest vineyards in the region played a crucial role in shaping the wine that is now considered the area's signature. As early as the 19th century, the winery pioneered and changed the classic methods so that the wine, otherwise known as sweet, was instead fermented completely dry. The result was a stable, complex and exceptionally age-friendly red wine that quickly gained great recognition and became famous across Europe under the beautiful nickname \"the wine of kings\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo protect and preserve this high standard, deep and specialized cellars were built under the vineyard, which shielded the sensitive fermentation process from the sometimes harsh and cool autumn temperatures of Piedmont. Since 1929, the Abbona family has run the place and carried on the proud traditions with great respect. The family's meticulous work in the historic vineyards has had an enormous impact on maintaining traditional methods and ensuring a consistently high quality in the wines from the older vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Security when giving away historical drops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWhen you decide to give a beautifully mature vintage wine as a gift, both safety and reliability are essential elements to create a great experience. Here at Bottles With History, we take great pride in handling each and every historic bottle with the utmost care and professionalism, from our own facilities all the way to the doorstep of the expectant recipient. We also carry our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vin-1943\"\u003erare 1943 wine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vin-1953\"\u003e1953 wine\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Our optimal storage conditions in the cellar respect the age of the wine and ensure that the contents retain their full character as best as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e With our fast same-day delivery, you can feel confident that your historic gift will always arrive on time for the celebration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e We offer free shipping on purchases over 500 DKK, so it is both easy and cost-free to have the gift delivered to your door or to a parcel shop.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eOur high TrustScore of 4.6 is based on customers' own reviews and serves as your guarantee of safe and reliable trading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Our dedicated online customer service is always ready to share their knowledge and guide you safely to the right vintage wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n","products":[{"product_id":"contratto-riserva-speciale-1933-vin","title":"Contratto Riserva Speciale 1933","description":"This sparkling wine from Contratto is a true gem with notes of ripe fruit and delicate bubbles. 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