Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Really plush fruit. Plum and underbrush. Very balanced. Solid and good.
Really plush fruit. Plum and underbrush. Very balanced. Solid and good.
Oct 10th, 2024
Opened several hours prior to service and poured into a ship’s decanter. The 1967 “Riserva” pours a ruddy garnet color with a transparent core and a slightly orange-ish rim. Medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. Some slight signs of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous but the fruit is still showing so well! A mix of ripe and desiccated red and dark fruits with forest floor, porcini, dried roses, tar, some tobacco, dried herbs, dusty earth and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is dry; medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long a slightly savory. This is drinking so well right now and I reckon it’s on a plateau of pleasure. It almost seems evergreen considering its vigor. Drink now because you’ve already waited long enough!
Opened several hours prior to service and poured into a ship’s decanter. The 1967 “Riserva” pours a ruddy garnet color with a transparent core and a slightly orange-ish rim. Medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. Some slight signs of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous but the fruit is still showing so well! A mix of ripe and desiccated red and dark fruits with forest floor, porcini, dried roses, tar, some tobacco, dried herbs, dusty earth and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is dry; medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long a slightly savory. This is drinking so well right now and I reckon it’s on a plateau of pleasure. It almost seems evergreen considering its vigor. Drink now because you’ve already waited long enough!
Nov 7th, 2023Amazing. So blessed. No words.
Amazing. So blessed. No words.
1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2015
Exceeded expectations!
Exceeded expectations!
1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2014
Much lighter in color & weight compared with other Borgogno Riservas tasted at our Nebbiolo fest; other vintages like 1961 & 1952 surpassed it but still showcased classic Old Barolo traits of Rose petals and reduced tar.
Much lighter in color & weight compared with other Borgogno Riservas tasted at our Nebbiolo fest; other vintages like 1961 & 1952 surpassed it but still showcased classic Old Barolo traits of Rose petals and reduced tar.
Feb 24th, 2016Good but lacking focus--a bit muddied. Cloudy color, plenty of blood and iron, and smelled better than it was on the palate. Fun but not spectacular.
Good but lacking focus--a bit muddied. Cloudy color, plenty of blood and iron, and smelled better than it was on the palate. Fun but not spectacular.
Apr 6th, 2014
Fake, tasted like early 2000s or late 90s
Fake, tasted like early 2000s or late 90s
Oct 9th, 2013
1967 Borgogno Barolo Riserva DOCG
Ristorante "La Rotonda" in Federico II Hotel in Jesi, near Ancona in Marches region, Italy
Celebrating Birthday! 🎂
Leather, Spice, Rose Petals, Tar, Exceptional Grip, Lovely Deep Ruby Color, Dried Sour Cherries, Plums, Gooseberry, White Pepper, Exceptional Minerality.
Will revisit the 1967 Barolo Riserva in 5 years.
Surprisingly Great.
Performed better than expected for 50 year old Barolo.
Bravissimo! 👏🏻
1967 Borgogno Barolo Riserva DOCG
Ristorante "La Rotonda" in Federico II Hotel in Jesi, near Ancona in Marches region, Italy
Celebrating Birthday! 🎂
Leather, Spice, Rose Petals, Tar, Exceptional Grip, Lovely Deep Ruby Color, Dried Sour Cherries, Plums, Gooseberry, White Pepper, Exceptional Minerality.
Will revisit the 1967 Barolo Riserva in 5 years.
Surprisingly Great.
Performed better than expected for 50 year old Barolo.
Bravissimo! 👏🏻
Parmesan blood cherry sawdust truffles and black tea leaf for days. Floored.
Parmesan blood cherry sawdust truffles and black tea leaf for days. Floored.
Apr 25th, 2016