{"title":"Barbaresco","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurnommé le \"Prince du Piémont\", le Barbaresco exprime la facette la plus élégante du Nebbiolo. Issu de terroirs calcaires uniques, il offre une structure soyeuse et une complexité florale rare, parfaite pour une garde de plusieurs décennies\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fontanafredda-barbaresco-1974-piemont","title":"Fontanafredda Barbaresco 1974 - Piedmont","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePresentation of Fontanafredda Estate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1878 by the son of Italy's first king, Victor Emmanuel II, Fontanafredda is a legendary estate in Piedmont. Located in Serralunga d'Alba, this \"City of Wine\" is renowned for its elegant Barolo and great Barbaresco wines, aged in monumental historic cellars. The estate is a symbol of the refinement and longevity of wines made from the Nebbiolo grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePresentation of the Cuvée and Appellation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is a Barbaresco, produced 100% from the Nebbiolo grape on the hills surrounding the villages of Barbaresco, Treiso, and Neive. More \"feminine\" than its neighbor Barolo, Barbaresco is known for its elegance, tension, and aromatic complexity. The historic back label of this bottle recalls the royal origins of the estate and its commitment to long aging methods in Slavonian oak casks, typical of traditional great Italian reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePresentation of the 1974 Vintage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1974 vintage in Barbaresco is considered a year of structure, powerful and austere in its youth, but which has developed remarkable complexity over time. The grapes benefited from a long growing season, giving the wine a beautiful acidity, a key factor for the aging of this 13% alcohol Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBottle Condition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle is in very good general condition. The wine level is almost perfect (just below the capsule), which is excellent for a 50-year-old wine. The main label is slightly torn, a detail that confirms the authenticity of its aging. The capsule is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiled garnet color with orange reflections. Complex nose blending roasted cherry, dried roses, fine leather, blond tobacco, undergrowth, and a hint of tar characteristic of aged Nebbiolo. On the palate, the tannins are melted, giving way to a silky texture and a persistent tangy finish with notes of bitter orange zest and dry earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame in sauce (pheasant, hare à la royale)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-aged porcini mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgnolotti (Piedmontese ravioli) with white truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-aged cow's milk cheeses (Bra duro, Toma piemontese)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing temperature: 17–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAeration: 1 to 2 hours in a decanter recommended to allow the wine to breathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging: To be enjoyed now, the wine is at its absolute peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWUAT Rating\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting a Barbaresco from the 70s is a rare experience. This 1974 Fontanafredda presents a perfect fill level. It is the archetype of the weathered elegance of traditional Nebbiolo, where finesse triumphs over power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53354196500819,"sku":"FB1974P","price":49.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/files\/Fontanafredda_Barbaresco_1974_-_Piemont_-_75cl_1_fb704bd2-708a-4c9f-ab5b-be24baa0883c.jpg?v=1774631344"},{"product_id":"gaja-barbaresco-1971-piemont","title":"Gaja - Barbaresco 1971 - Piedmont","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGaja 1971: The Birth of a Legend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1971 vintage marked a turning point for the Gaja winery and for the entire Barbaresco appellation. It was under the impetus of Angelo Gaja that these wines gained their international renown. The 1971 is often cited as the benchmark vintage, one that possesses the backbone and complexity necessary to last half a century without aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExemplary Storage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle comes from an exceptional cellar located near Zurich, whose reliability we were able to test by tasting several bottles from the same batch. The result is clear: the storage quality is optimal. The fill level is almost perfect for a wine of this age, the color is clear with a superb hue, and the capsule shows no signs of leakage, a guarantee of preserved integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Barbaresco 1971 offers a timeless sensory experience. The nose is an explosion of complexity: faded roses, noble tar (the famous \"tar and roses\"), white truffle, sweet spices, and undergrowth. On the palate, the wine surprises with its vigor. The tannins are now absolutely silky, carried by an acidity that gives the wine endless freshness and length. This is the signature of the greatest Nebbiolos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood and Wine Pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA white truffle risotto from Alba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame birds (pheasant, partridge) with wild berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA aged cheese like an old Castelmagno\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo be enjoyed alone, for the pure pleasure of tasting the history of Italian wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAeration: Absolutely do not decant into a carafe. A \"slow\" opening (uncorking 2 to 3 hours before) will allow the wine to open gently without risking brutal oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring: At its peak, but its structure still allows it to last many years in a good cellar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWUAT Note\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a Gaja 1971 in such a fresh state is an event. It's the ultimate bottle to celebrate an anniversary or to complete a prestigious cellar with one of Italy's most iconic wines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53388664668499,"sku":"AG1971B","price":280.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/files\/Gaja_Barbaresco1971_DOCG_Piedmont_Italy_4.jpg?v=1775063380"},{"product_id":"gaja-barbaresco-sori-tildin-1971-piemont","title":"Gaja - Barbaresco \"Sori Tildin\" 1971 - Piedmont","description":"\u003ch4\u003eSorì Tildìn 1971: The confirmation of a masterpiece\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sorì Tildìn takes its name from the nickname of Angelo Gaja's grandmother (Clotilde, known as \"Tildìn\"). After revolutionizing the Piedmontese landscape with the launch of Sorì Tildìn in 1970, Angelo Gaja released the second vintage of this mythical single-vineyard cuvée in 1971. While 1970 was its birth, 1971 was the vintage of consecration, benefiting from exceptional climatic conditions that allowed for the creation of a wine of superior longevity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCertified state of preservation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from a Zurich cellar whose reliability has been confirmed by our own tastings of other bottles from the same lot, this 1971 presents labels in an exceptional state of preservation. The information on them is remarkably clear for a wine over 50 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCapsule analysis and authenticity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meticulous examination and cleaning of the capsules reveals localized traces of oxidation. Our expertise confirms two distinct and reassuring causes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlonged contact with the Italian customs tax strip, which retained the natural humidity of the cellar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe acidity of a few drops of wine from seepages of other bottles stored nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese superficial marks do not in any way affect the cork's seal or the quality of the precious nectar, as evidenced by the wine's superb color through the glass and its levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reveals classic notes of dried rose, licorice, and candied red berries, enhanced by touches of white truffle and oriental spices. On the palate, the wine is a caress: the tannins are of absolute nobility, the texture is silky, and the finish, with its infinite persistence, leaves an incredible sensation of freshness for a wine of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood and wine pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin slices of traditional \"Vitello Tonnato\" style veal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTajarin with porcini mushrooms or Alba truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn aged Parmigiano Reggiano (36 months and more)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo be enjoyed alone to honor this mythical wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServing suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAeration: Do not decant. Open the bottle 2 to 3 hours before tasting (\"shoulder opening\") for gentle and gradual oxygenation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring: At its peak, this wine can still remain on this exceptional plateau for several years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53388729647443,"sku":"AGBST1971P","price":471.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/files\/Gaja-Sori-Tildin_-_Barbaresco_1971_Piedmont_Italy_1.jpg?v=1775064321"},{"product_id":"gaja-barbaresco-sori-tildin-1973-piemont","title":"Gaja - Barbaresco \"Sori Tildin\" 1973 - Piedmont","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSorì Tildìn 1973: A Prestigious Cru on the Rise\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 70s, Angelo Gaja continued to demonstrate the exceptional potential of his isolated plots. The Sorì Tildìn 1973, produced in limited quantities (only 1,370 bottles of 0.720 l for this reserve), is further proof of the finesse that Nebbiolo can achieve on this specific terroir. It is a wine that combines the structural power of Barbaresco with a unique floral elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConservation and Condition Analysis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe state of conservation is exemplary. The level is perfect, ensuring minimal air\/wine exchange over these five decades. The labels are remarkably clean and allow all the technical data from the era to be read. Some traces of oxidation on the capsule. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sorì Tildìn 1973 presents itself today in a majestic light. The nose offers fascinating tertiary complexity: noble leather, blond tobacco, candied cherry, and a touch of tar typical of aged Nebbiolo. On the palate, the wine is supremely balanced. The tannins are melted, offering a silky texture, while the vintage's natural acidity brings surprising freshness on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin slices of black truffle on a creamy risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA roasted capon with Herbs de Provence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn aged Comté or Bra Duro cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wine to be savored on its own, contemplating the history of Piedmont\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAeration: Avoid decanting. Opening the bottle 2 hours before serving is recommended to allow the wine to awaken serenely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: To be enjoyed now to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWUAT Note\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a Sorì Tildìn 1973 in this fresh condition is a rarity. This numbered bottle, from a very confidential production, is a prime choice for any Gaja enthusiast wishing to explore the roots of Piedmont's qualitative revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53388830703955,"sku":"AGBST1973P","price":450.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/files\/Gaja_Barbaresco_Sori_Tildin_1973_-_Piemont_75cl_1.jpg?v=1775065712"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/collections\/vignoble-de-barbaresco-dans-le-piemont.png?v=1774630342","url":"https:\/\/www.wineuponatime.com\/en\/collections\/barbaresco-lelegance-aristocratique-du-nebbiolo.oembed","provider":"Wine Upon A Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}