Barbaresco Bersano 1977
Bersano was founded in 1907 by Giuseppe Bersano in Nizza Monferrato, located in the Piedmont region. In 1912, the estate acquired the Cremosina vineyard, marking the beginning of a significant expansion. From 1935, Giuseppe's son, Arturo Bersano, took the helm and built the winery's international reputation. Today, the estate spans over 230 hectares across 10 properties in the Langhe and Monferrato areas. The operations are managed by the Massimelli family, with Federica Massimelli becoming the estate's first female leader in 2021. The winery operates under the historic motto, "A guarantee of lands, men, and traditions."
This red wine originates from Barbaresco, a classic wine-producing area situated in the Langhe hills east of Alba in northwestern Italy. Piedmont is bordered by the Alps and is renowned for its steep hills often enveloped in thick autumn morning fog, which protects the vineyards and ensures a long ripening period. The 1971 vintage is recognized as a classic year characterized by depth and finesse, achieving a score of 94 points. Barbaresco is known for producing wines that are often considered an elegant counterpart to those from neighboring Barolo.
The wine is made from Nebbiolo, an Italian top-tier grape variety known for creating elegant wines with great structure. Nebbiolo is the defining grape of the Barbaresco and Barolo areas within Piedmont. This 1971 Barbaresco holds the Denominazione d'Origine Controllata (DOC) classification and was bottled in the production zone by Bersano at the Antico Podere Conti della Cremosina estate. The wine has an alcohol content of 12.5%.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
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.
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