Barolo Riserva Enrico Serafino 1966
This is a 1966 Barolo Riserva from Enrico Serafino, a classic red wine produced in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Piedmont, which literally translates to "at the foot of the mountain," is surrounded by the Alps and is widely regarded as one of the world's most prestigious wine regions. The 1966 vintage in this area is described as complex and fresh, earning a score of 88 points. The region is characterized by small, passionate wineries with a strong focus on how the soil and microclimate affect the vines.
The wine originates from Barolo, a highly esteemed area located in the Langhe hills southwest of Alba. The dramatic, steep hills of Langhe are often enveloped in thick morning fog during the autumn, which protects the grapes and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. Barolo is exclusively tied to the Nebbiolo grape, an Italian top variety that is the foundation for some of the country's great classic red wines. Nebbiolo is predominantly cultivated in Barolo, Barbaresco, and the wider Piedmont region.
Enrico Serafino was founded in 1878 in Canale, situated in the heart of Roero on the northern side of the Tanaro river. As one of Piedmont's older wine estates, its history spans the entire modern Italian wine epoch, from the unification of Italy to the present day. Throughout the 20th century, the estate experienced several changes in ownership, including a long period under the Krug family as part of the LVMH group. In 2015, it was acquired by Krause Holdings, an American family investor that also owns other prominent Piedmont estates. The historic house maintains a broad portfolio covering classic appellations such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, and Alta Langa.
This specific 1966 release is classified as a Denominazione di Origine Controllata Riserva and was bottled directly in the production zone. The label proudly displays the estate's historical recognition, featuring medals from exhibitions in Torino in 1884, Roma and Anversa in 1885, as well as Genova and Parigi in 1900. It is presented in a 360-milliliter format with an alcohol content of 13 percent.
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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