{"product_id":"sizzano-dessilani-1988","title":"Sizzano Riserva Dessilani Luigi \u0026 Figlio 1988","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1988 Sizzano Riserva is a red wine produced by Dessilani Luigi \u0026amp; Figlio. It originates from the Sizzano Denominazione di Origine Controllata, which holds the distinction of being one of the smallest DOC appellations in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Located in Alto Piemonte within the province of Novara, the vineyards are situated along the Sesia river. The Sizzano DOC, established in 1969, is strictly limited to its namesake municipality and is known for an extremely limited production of fewer than 1,000 cases annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiedmont, literally translating to \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is bordered by the Alps and is globally recognized as a highly prestigious wine region. The area is characterized by steep hills often enveloped in thick autumn fog, which protects the vines and facilitates a long, perfect ripening period. In Sizzano, the cool alpine climate is combined with fluvio-glacial soils composed of sand, clay, and moraine stones. This specific terroir is highly valued by the small, passionate, family-run wineries that define the region's focus on how microclimates and soil composition shape the final product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the strict regulations of the appellation, this wine is crafted primarily from Nebbiolo, which is known locally as Spanna and makes up 50 to 70 percent of the blend. It is complemented by 15 to 40 percent Vespolina and up to 25 percent Uva Rara. The production methods for the area require a minimum of 24 months of aging, with at least 18 months spent in wooden barrels. Bottled at 12 percent alcohol by volume, this 1988 Riserva represents a classic example of the traditional winemaking practices from this historic part of Alto Piemonte.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dessilani Luigi \u0026 Figlio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57113133252934,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-677_772688b8-ba61-46f6-b8bd-00d3a51ababe.jpg?v=1786533034","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.nl\/en\/products\/sizzano-dessilani-1988","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}