Barolo Riserva Terre del Barolo 1980
Founded in 1958 in Castiglione Falletto, Terre del Barolo is situated in the heart of the Barolo zone within the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Piedmont, which literally translates to "at the foot of the mountain," is bordered by the Alps and is recognized as one of the world's most prestigious wine regions. The area is characterized by dramatic, steep hills, particularly in the Langhe subregion southwest of Alba, where thick autumn morning fog protects the vineyards and facilitates a long maturation period. Terre del Barolo operates as one of the appellation's largest cooperatives, comprising approximately 300 members and over 600 hectares distributed across all 11 Barolo communes. This broad geographical reach allows the producer to capture a complete cross-section of the Barolo terroir mosaic, encompassing the softer profiles of La Morra, the structured nature of Serralunga, the density of Monforte d'Alba, and the balance of Castiglione Falletto.
This 1980 Barolo Riserva is a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita wine crafted exclusively from Nebbiolo, a premier Italian grape variety predominantly grown in the Barolo, Barbaresco, and wider Piedmont areas. The 1980 vintage is described as light and uninteresting. Operating under a cooperative model that historically grants access to valuable grapes from many small growers, Terre del Barolo focuses on producing wine exclusively from the typical Barolo zone. According to the producer, the wine is aged in the traditional manner to preserve its original characteristics, resulting in a classic and genuine representation of the appellation. The cooperative's broader portfolio includes both classic Barolo, which blends grapes from multiple communes, and single-vineyard crus from specific parcels.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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