Sacile · Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Italy
1966

Sacile Riserva La Vinicola Marchesini 1966 Pinot Grigio

This 1966 Sacile Riserva is a white wine produced by La Vinicola Marchesini, under the title Premiate Cantine Cav. Mario Marchesini. Crafted from Pinot Grigio—the Italian name for Pinot Gris, which is typically cultivated in Northern Italy and California—this wine was bottled with an alcohol content of 13.2% in a 720ml format. It carries the historical classification "Vino Tipico della Zona Riserva," a broader regional designation widely used before the modern Italian DOC system was fully established.The wine originates from Sacile, a historic wine-producing area in the western part of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Situated along the banks of the Livenza river near the Veneto border and at the foot of the Carnic Prealps, the town is traditionally known as the "Garden of the Serenissima" due to its Venetian architecture. Historically, Sacile was part of the Udine province, a detail often noted on older wine labels from the era, before being transferred to the Pordenone province in 1968.Friuli-Venezia Giulia is widely regarded as Italy's absolute top center for white wine. The region benefits from a unique geographical position where the Alps shield the vineyards from cold northern winds, while the Adriatic Sea introduces mild air from the south. The vineyards around Sacile share this balanced climate and feature alluvial soils consisting primarily of stones, gravel, and sand deposited by rivers over millennia. This stony soil, locally referred to as "magredi" or "grave," provides efficient drainage and reflects the sun's heat up toward the vines. Today, this terroir is part of the broader official Friuli Grave DOC appellation.
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Sacile Riserva La Vinicola Marchesini 1966 Pinot Grigio

This 1966 Sacile Riserva is a white wine produced by La Vinicola Marchesini, under the title Premiate Cantine Cav. Mario Marchesini. Crafted from Pinot Grigio—the Italian name for Pinot Gris, which is typically cultivated in Northern Italy and California—this wine was bottled with an alcohol content of 13.2% in a 720ml format. It carries the historical classification "Vino Tipico della Zona Riserva," a broader regional designation widely used before the modern Italian DOC system was fully established.

The wine originates from Sacile, a historic wine-producing area in the western part of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Situated along the banks of the Livenza river near the Veneto border and at the foot of the Carnic Prealps, the town is traditionally known as the "Garden of the Serenissima" due to its Venetian architecture. Historically, Sacile was part of the Udine province, a detail often noted on older wine labels from the era, before being transferred to the Pordenone province in 1968.

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is widely regarded as Italy's absolute top center for white wine. The region benefits from a unique geographical position where the Alps shield the vineyards from cold northern winds, while the Adriatic Sea introduces mild air from the south. The vineyards around Sacile share this balanced climate and feature alluvial soils consisting primarily of stones, gravel, and sand deposited by rivers over millennia. This stony soil, locally referred to as "magredi" or "grave," provides efficient drainage and reflects the sun's heat up toward the vines. Today, this terroir is part of the broader official Friuli Grave DOC appellation.

720 ml13,2%Vino Tipico, RiservaContains sulfites

The history of the wine

Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.

The grapes

Grape composition

Pinot Grigio

Characteristics Citrus, pear, green apples and light freshness.
Typical areas Northern Italy, California

The area

Sacile

Italy

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

About the region

Friuli-Venezia Giulia (often just called Friuli) is considered by many to be Italy's absolute top center for white wine.

Geographically, the region is unique: the Alps shield against cold northerly winds, while the Adriatic Sea sends mild air in from the south. It creates a perfect climate for both crisp white wines such as Pinot Grigio and the complex, stomach-fermented "orange wines" for which the region is world famous.

The Year in History
1966

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.

World Events
De Luxemburgse nederzetting
The Luxembourg Compromise eased a political crisis in the European Community. It allowed integration to continue while taking national concerns into account.
De mensenrechtenverdragen van de VN worden aangenomen
The UN adopted two major human rights conventions. They strengthened the legal architecture behind modern rights.
Eerste zachte maanlanding
Luna 9 completed the first successful soft landing on the Moon. It advanced space exploration and scientific ambition.
Frankrijk opent de getijdencentrale van La Rance
The La Rance tidal power plant opened in Bretagne. It became an early European landmark in renewable energy.
Film & Culture
Engeland is gastheer van het WK
The 1966 Football World Cup was held in England. It became one of Europe's most memorable sporting events.
The Beatles brengen Revolver uit
Revolver expanded the possibilities in pop recording. It became a major European music milestone.
A Man for All Seasons gaat in première
The film became an acclaimed historical drama. It reflected Europe's enduring fascination with conscience and power.
Nelly Sachs ontvangt de Nobelprijs
The German-Swedish poet Nelly Sachs shared the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her works carried deep European memory and moral force.
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