Borgogno Barolo Riserva 1985 750ml

A bottle of 1985 Borgogno Barolo Riserva, produced and bottled by Giacomo Borgogno & Figli.

Barolo is a red Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) wine produced in the northern Italian region of Piedmont. Made from the Nebbiolo grape variety, it is regarded as one of Italy’s greatest wines, and is characterised by its rich tannic structure, rust-red colouration and ‘tar and roses’ aromas.

Barolo is required by law to be aged for at least 38 months after the harvest prior to release, of which at least 18 months must be in wood. To gain the classification of Riserva the minimum ageing period prior to release is five years.

Barolo Borgogno is one of the oldest Barolo produced following a classic and natural style and It comes from all the estate’s vineyards, five of the best Crus in Barolo area: Liste, Cannubi, Cannubi San Lorenzo, Fossati and San Pietro delle Viole.