Barolo Riserva Speciale Terre del Barolo 1959
The 1959 Barolo Riserva Speciale Terre del Barolo originates from Piemonte in northwestern Italy, a prestigious wine region surrounded by the Alps. Specifically, it comes from the Barolo area in the Langhe subregion, located southwest of Alba. This area is renowned for its dramatic, steep hills that are often enveloped in thick autumn morning fog, which protects the grapes and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. The 1959 vintage in this region is described as full-bodied and legendary, achieving a score of 95 points. Barolo is widely recognized as one of Italy's great classic red wines, with a profound focus on how the soil and microclimate influence the final product.
This red wine is made exclusively from Nebbiolo, an Italian top grape that is deeply tied to the Barolo and Barbaresco areas. Nebbiolo is highly regarded in Piemonte for producing elegant wines with great structure, forming the foundation of the region's most famous and complex wines.
Terre del Barolo was founded in 1958 in Castiglione Falletto, the heart of the Barolo zone. As one of the appellation's largest cooperatives, it consists of around 300 members cultivating over 600 hectares across all eleven Barolo municipalities. This broad geographic coverage allows the producer to draw a cross-section of the entire terroir mosaic of the area, combining the elegance of La Morra, the structure of Serralunga, the density of Monforte d'Alba, and the balance of Castiglione Falletto. The cooperative model historically provided access to valuable grapes from many small growers united under one producer. According to the winery, the wine is aged in the traditional manner to maintain its classic characteristics, offering a genuine representation of the zone. The bottle's label proudly displays medallions of the various municipalities and features a crest with the Latin inscription "VINUM VITA EST".
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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