1961 Marchesi di Barolo "Gia Opera Pia" Barolo

1961 Marchesi di Barolo "Gia Opera Pia" Barolo

Notes on this rare bottling, from importer Frederick Wildman: "The Marchesi di Barolo Estate encompasses approximately 430 acres of vineyards in the Langhe, some of the finest in Piedmont. The cellars are located in the village of Barolo, overlooking the magnificent village landmark, the Renaissance castle of the Marchesi Falletti di Barolo. Vineyards were established here in the early 19th century by the Marchese Carlo Tancredi Falletti di Barolo and his wife, Giulia. The wine from their estate soon became known as 'the wine from Barolo,' served at important diplomatic and royal functions. The Marchesi had no children and following the death of the couple, the Marchesi di Barolo dynasty was left without an heir. Per the wishes of Marchesa Giulia, a great philanthropist, the family assets were donated to charity and a non-profit foundation was created in their name, 'Opera Pia Barolo,' helping the most needy of nearby Torino. Wine from their Barolo vineyards continue to be made and its sales funds the charity, which still exists today."