Three bottles of Cigliuti Barbaresco Serraboella, 1990 vintage
Two bottles of Clerico Pajana Barolo, 1990 vintage
Six bottles of Clerico Pajana Barolo, 1996 vintage
Three bottles of Romano Marengo Ca’Rome‘ Barbaresco, 1996 vintage
Langhe, Piedmont/Italy
Original filling quantity: 0.75 l
Fill level: into neck

This lot comprises 14 bottles of Barolo and Barbaresco from the wine-growing region of Langhe in Piedmont: three bottles of 1990 vintage Cigliuti Barbaresco Serraboella, two bottles of 1990 vintage Clerico Pajano Barolo and six bottles of the same wine’s 1996 vintage as well as three bottles of 1996 vintage Romano Marengo Ca’Rome’ Barbaresco.

The wine-growing region of Barolo in Piedmont produces one of the best Italian premium wines, the Barolo. It is made from the Nebbiolo grape, a variety predestined to produce structured wines with depth that require longer bottle-ageing to reveal their taste. Today’s dry red wine type dates back to the mid-19th century – before that, Barolo was used to make sweet wines. The best Barolo is hard, firm and closed during its youth. This is the foundation of its longevity. It is a growth that is made over time. After some years ageing, a Barolo can very suddenly achieve its optimum ripeness before unfolding its complex, exceptional aroma: delicious sweetness, zest, velvety tannins and elegance. Over the past two decades, two diametrically-opposing Barolo interpretations have crystallized. Some vintners are gradually cultivating wines according to the traditional customs over time. Another group of vintners are producing wines that are softer in their youth and achieve optimum maturity earlier.

The Barbaresco wine region is situated immediately next to its neighbors of Barolo and is home to a truly complex and long-lasting premium wine, the Barbaresco. Fifty years ago, Barbaresco emancipated itself from its famous neighbors. It too consists of the Nebbiolo grape variety, which takes root in the calciferous marl soil and can result in intense red wines. The best Barbaresco, like that of Angelo Gaja, retains its value and is long-lasting and rare.

1990 was a fantastic vintage in Piedmont, especially for Barolo and Barbaresco, where powerful, complex and long-lasting wines were produced. 1996 was a great vintage in Piedmont, Barolo and Barbaresco from this vintage are outstanding and will develop further in the bottle for several years if stored properly.

The fill levels are excellent (into neck). The labels are slightly soiled; the capsules are in perfect condition.

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