{"title":"Wine 1947","description":"\u003ch2\u003e The story behind wine 1947 from Italy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eImagine traveling back in time just after World War II, when one of the most significant vintages in modern wine history was created. The story behind this 1947 wine from Italy marks a crucial turning point for the country's wine production. Despite the difficult conditions of the post-war period, winegrowers managed to create wines of remarkable character. Today, the vintage is widely recognized as a legendary \"grand annata\" that launched the global reconstruction of the classic Italian wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Weather conditions and harvests in post-war Italy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe post-war period in Italy was marked by a severe shortage of resources, and winemakers worked under extremely difficult conditions with limited access to technological equipment. There was a lack of basic materials such as new barrels, bottles and corks, and modern facilities for temperature control were not available. As a result, winemakers often had to improvise, for example by using ice to cool the fermentation tanks so that the wine did not deteriorate in the hot conditions. But despite these logistical challenges, nature provided the right conditions for a quite unusual harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe year began with a cold winter, with temperatures dropping below minus 10 degrees, which helped to delay the season. However, from July the weather changed significantly, and an extreme, dry heat wave continued into September. The dry and windy conditions kept diseases at bay and allowed the grapes, especially the late-ripening varieties, to reach full phenolic maturity. This resulted in a low but extremely concentrated harvest yield with a very high sugar content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Characteristics of a classic Barolo from the period\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe extreme climatic conditions of 1947 have left a clear mark on the wine's profile. A classic Barolo from this vintage is known for its powerful, full-bodied and robust structure, which beautifully combines a high alcohol percentage with inciting, firm tannins. Thanks to an inherent and pleasant acidity, the wine has retained a freshness that prevents it from feeling heavy, even with the very ripe and rich fruit notes. The wines are made according to the very traditional methods with a long maceration time followed by aging in large, neutral oak or chestnut barrels, which gives them a rustic and complex expression.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you pour a glass, you will find that the aroma profile of these historic bottles is deep and multifaceted. They typically offer the classic notes of dried roses, tar, leather, camphor, dried violets and truffle. The warm growing season has also produced intense nuances of ripe fruit such as prunes, dried cherries and baked plums, often accompanied by salty and earthy elements as well as tobacco and tea leaves. This delicate balance between power and finesse has ensured the wines enormous aging potential, and well-preserved bottles are still recognized today for their vitality and long aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e How to choose the right 1947 wine as a gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eGiving a vintage wine as a gift is an incredibly thoughtful gesture that creates memories, but finding the right bottle requires a little thought. When purchasing a vintage wine, including \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vin-1937\"\u003eour 1937 collection\u003c\/a\u003e , there are some practical elements that help ensure a great tasting experience for the recipient. Below are a few concrete steps on how to best choose and present a beautiful gift bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eConsider the recipient’s wine preferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start by thinking about what types of wine the recipient typically enjoys. Much older wines have a significantly different and more developed flavor profile than younger wines, and they often offer fewer fresh fruit notes in favor of more tertiary aromas like leather, forest floor, and dried fruits. It’s a definite advantage to know if the recipient appreciates ripe, structured wines with great depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus on storage history:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a wine to develop positively over many decades, it is crucial that it has been stored correctly. It is therefore important to choose bottles that have been stored under optimal conditions with a stable, cool temperature and the right humidity, as this ensures that the wine remains alive and has retained its original character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eConsider the visual condition of the wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e When purchasing vintage bottles, you should always take a look at the physical condition of the wine. The liquid level in the bottle, also known as ullage, naturally decreases over time, but it should still be at an acceptable level for the age of the wine. An intact cork and a nicely preserved label are good indicators that the bottle has been handled with great care over the years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eProvide advice on the serving experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be a great help to tell the recipient how to best enjoy the wine. Very old wines are fragile and should be racked a few days before opening to allow any sediment to settle. They usually require careful opening with a special corkscrew, and they should rarely be decanted for long periods of time, as they can quickly lose their fine aromas through heavy oxygenation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Famous wine houses behind our Italian selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Our range of historic Italian wines, including \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vin-1957\"\u003ewines from 1957\u003c\/a\u003e , includes bottles from some of the country's most renowned and traditional producers. These wine houses have played a crucial role in defining, renewing and preserving classic Italian winemaking methods over the centuries. Below you can read more about a number of the notable producers represented in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eMarchesi di Barolo:\u003c\/strong\u003e This historic winery has roots that date back to the early 19th century. The house is credited with transforming Barolo from a sweet wine into the dry, robust red we enjoy today. Working with renowned vineyards like Cannubi, the winery is known for creating elegant, terroir-driven wines with enormous aging potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eGiacomo Borgogno \u0026amp; Figli:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the oldest continuously operating producer in the Barolo region, founded all the way back in 1761. Borgogno is known for maintaining strict, traditional methods. The house uses long, spontaneous fermentation processes in concrete tanks and a long aging in large Slavonian oak barrels. They are particularly recognized for their extensive library of older Riserva vintages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eCasa E. di Mirafiore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Founded in 1878 by the son of Italy's first king, the winery played a major role in exporting Barolo internationally. Mirafiore is known for historic innovations, including the introduction of the first concrete vats in Europe, while preserving traditional methods such as long maceration from renowned vineyards such as Lazzarito and Paiagallo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eNino Negri:\u003c\/strong\u003e Founded in 1897 in the Valtellina region, this winery stands today as a symbol of extreme mountain viticulture on steep, ancient terraces surrounded by stone walls. Nino Negri is particularly famous for their Sforzato wines, which are made by hand-harvesting Nebbiolo grapes, then allowing them to dry naturally in the cool alpine air before vinification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n","products":[{"product_id":"2570","title":"Antichi Poderi dei Marchesi di Barolo 1947","description":"Antichi Poderi dei Marchesi di Barolo 1947 is an exclusive red wine from Piedmont, Italy. The wine is from 1947 and produced by Marchesi di Barolo. With a status of A, this vintage wine is completely unique and well preserved. 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