Barolo Terre del Barolo 1987
This 1987 Barolo is produced by Cantina Terre del Barolo in the prestigious Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Literally translating to "at the foot of the mountain," Piedmont is surrounded by the Alps and is globally recognized for its profound focus on terroir. The wine originates from the dramatic, steep hills of the Langhe subregion, where thick autumn morning fog protects the vineyards and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. The 1987 vintage in this area achieved a score of 81 points and is described as light and mature.
Barolo, located southwest of Alba, is one of Italy's great classic red wine appellations and holds the highest Italian wine classification, Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG). The area is exclusively tied to Nebbiolo, an Italian top grape variety renowned for producing elegant wines with great structure. Nebbiolo is deeply rooted in Piedmont, particularly in the Barolo and Barbaresco zones, where the local microclimates and soils shape its defining characteristics. This specific wine is bottled at 13.5% alcohol by volume.
Cantina Terre del Barolo was founded in 1958 in Castiglione Falletto, right in the heart of the Barolo zone. As one of the appellation's largest cooperatives, it unites around 300 members cultivating over 600 hectares across all eleven Barolo municipalities. This cooperative model historically provides access to valuable grapes from numerous small winegrowers gathered under one producer. The broad geographic coverage allows Terre del Barolo to capture a complete cross-section of the area's terroir mosaic, from the elegance of La Morra and the balance of Castiglione Falletto to the density of Monforte d'Alba and the structure of Serralunga. The winery ages its Barolo in the traditional manner to maintain the classic and genuine characteristics of the appellation, limiting its sales strictly to its own exclusive production.
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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