1978 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Riserva
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End Date: Monday, Jun 29, 12:20 PM PT
Bid History: 10 Bids1978 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Riserva
Bid on this bottle of 1978 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Riserva (90JG). John Gilman: "The 1978 Barolo Riserva from the Abbona family is another very good, sturdy example of Barolo that is drinking well today, but is just starting to witness its fruit component begin to dry out. The nose is complex and tertiary, wafting from the glass in a mix of desiccated black cherries, woodsmoke, chicory, beef bouillon and roasted venison. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and still shows a bit of tannin, with a good core and fine length and grip on the wide open, autumnal and chewy finish. This is a tad on the rustic side, but it is a pretty good drink for the moment, but I would suspect the fruit to fade over the next decade. " (08/2014)
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End Date: Monday, Jun 29, 12:20 PM PT
Bid History: 10 BidsAuction Item Details
1978 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Riserva
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in the temperature controlled wine cellar of a long-time collector and repeat consignor with K&L Auctions.
Label Condition: Lightly Scuffed Label
The Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Riserva 1978 is a wine from an outstanding vintage, producing structured and long-lived Barolos. After more than four decades of aging, this wine would likely exhibit complex tertiary aromas of dried red fruits, leather, tobacco, and earth, with well-integrated tannins and a balanced acidity. Marchesi di Barolo, one of the most historic producers in the region, has long been known for crafting traditional Barolos that age beautifully, and this Riserva exemplifies that legacy.
Professional Reviews
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John Gilman
“The 1978 Barolo Riserva from the Abbona family is another very good, sturdy example of Barolo that is drinking well today, but is just starting to witness its fruit component begin to dry out. The nose is complex and tertiary, wafting from the glass in a mix of desiccated black cherries, woodsmoke, chicory, beef bouillon and roasted venison. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and still shows a bit of tannin, with a good core and fine length and grip on the wide open, autumnal and chewy finish. This is a tad on the rustic side, but it is a pretty good drink for the moment, but I would suspect the fruit to fade over the next decade.” (08/2014)
Product Details
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in the temperature controlled wine cellar of a long-time collector and repeat consignor with K&L Auctions.
Label Condition: Lightly Scuffed Label
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