Lot 183
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ParcelWineOffered duty paid, but available in bond… Read more A SUPERB RANGE OF BAROLO FROM SOME OF PIEDMONTS LEADING PRODUCERS Barolo is synonymous with the Nebbiolo grape and has been made in the Piedmont region of Italy for centuries. Nebbiolo is named after the autumn fog that descends over the Piedmont hills during harvest, (nebbia meaning fog). The grape is thin skinned and produces wines which are not as deep and purple than many other red wines; however the wines are surprisingly tannic. Nebbiolo is a late ripening variety, which means that harvesting normally occurs in October and November and occasionally it struggles to ripen and suffers from adverse weather conditions which come down from the Alps towards the end of the season, and this can lead to vintage variation. Barolos are generally full-bodied wine between 13 and 15 ABV with aromas and flavours of ripe strawberries, raspberries, tar, licorice, tobacco, chocolate, truffles, roses, and Asian spices. They can be austere and tannic in youth; however with modern wine making techniques that have made great inroads into Italy, Barolos have become more approachable in their younger years. The vineyards of Barolo sit in the Langhe Hills, just southwest of the town of Alba. The district is composed of 11 communes, the five most important communes (which produce 87 of the wine) are; La Morra, Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba, Castiglione Falletto and Monforte d'Alba. Barolo has many different microclimates and soils, which provide many variations in flavour and aroma characteristics that, are further accentuated by the differing styles of the winemakers, from the traditional to the modern.
Barolo--Vintage 1970 Piedmont. Oddero Badly bin-soiled and damaged labels. Levels around 5cms or better

24 bottles per lot
Details
Lying in Kemble, Gloucestershire (Octavian)

Offered duty-paid, but available in bond
Barolo--Vintage 1970
Piedmont. Oddero
Badly bin-soiled and damaged labels. Levels around 5cms or better
24 bottles per lot
Special notice
ParcelWineOffered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.

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