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Barolo Collina Rionda Riserva Speciale 1978 75cl

DOCG | Barolo | Piemonte | Italy
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1978
Critics scores
98 Robert Parker
A perfect bottle of the 1978 Barolo Riserva Speciale Collina Rionda brought this rapturous flight to a close in grand style. Still boasting an intense, deep color, the wine literally exploded from the glass with layers of dark fruit, tar, smoke and minerals, all supported by the tannic heft that is so characteristic of this legendary vintage and wine. I am not sure when this monumental, youthful Barolo will be truly ready to drink, but it has always been breathtaking, as it was again on this night
Producer
Azienda Agricola Falletto di Bruno Giacosa
Over the past 40 years, the meticulous Bruno Giacosa has produced many of the best Barolo and Barbaresco wines on the market. His knowledge, passion and curiosity has shaped this spectacular winery’s reputation. His constant search for the finest grapes, from the greatest vineyards has quite literally, paid off. In addition to his vinified purchased grapes, labeled Casa Vinicola Bruno Giacosa, he has followed the new wave of grower-producers and acquired some land of his own. Asili in Barbaresco and Falletto in Serralunga – and these wines are bottled under the label, Azienda Agricola. The estate is renowned for their Barbaresco crus Asili, Rabajà, Santo Stefano and Barolo crus Vigna Rionda. Their Falletto and Villero wines effortlessly show the harmonious complexities of Nebbiolo. In the end, thanks to the united efforts of Giacosa, and the traditional methods of winemaker Dante Scaglione, their Barbera, Dolcetto and Roero Arneis consistently delight critics and wine-lovers alike.