Barolo Terre del Barolo 1971 Reserve
The Barolo Riserva Terre del Barolo 1971 is a classic red wine originating from the prestigious Piedmont region in northwestern Italy. Piedmont, which literally translates to "at the foot of the mountain," is surrounded by the Alps and is globally recognized for its immense focus on terroir. The 1971 vintage achieved a score of 94 points and is noted for being particularly elegant. This vintage was cultivated in the dramatic, steep hills of the Langhe subregion, where thick autumn morning fog traditionally protects the vineyards and ensures a long, perfect ripening period for the grapes.
Located southwest of Alba, the Barolo appellation is deeply intertwined with the Nebbiolo grape, which is the sole varietal used for this wine. Nebbiolo is an Italian top-tier grape renowned for producing elegant wines with significant structural depth, predominantly cultivated in Barolo, Barbaresco, and the wider Piedmont area. Barolo itself stands as one of Italy's great classic red wines, holding the Denominazione di Origine Controllata classification, and this specific release is designated as a Riserva.
Cantina Terre del Barolo was founded in 1958 in Castiglione Falletto, situated right in the heart of the Barolo zone. As one of the appellation's largest cooperatives, it brings together around 300 members cultivating over 600 hectares across all eleven Barolo municipalities. This extensive geographical reach allows the cooperative to capture a true cross-section of the area's terroir mosaic, blending the distinct characteristics of communes like La Morra, Serralunga, Monforte d'Alba, and Castiglione Falletto. The wine is bottled at the origin by the producer and is aged in the traditional manner, reflecting a historic cooperative model that unites many small winegrowers under a single, dedicated producer.
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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Opening
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Enjoyment
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