Vintage tastings (10): The 1950s

by Vinogodi 05/25/17 |

It is not easy to find wines from the 1950s that are still drinkable but certain names are a guarantee.

Although I may still consider myself to be young, this was a decade when many of us “mature” wine lovers were born. The first full decade after the Second World War was a glorious one, perhaps not trailblazing in regard to winemaking technology but which set the stage for constant improvements to come.

At the time there were only a few wines that were certain to have a glorious future full of satisfactions and what follows is a sampling. Being over 60 years old, the wines can only be found at auctions or directly from the producer, if they are willing to sell them. Thus pricing them is virtually impossible so here we will just give a ballpark figure.

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Longuicher Maximiner Herrenberg Auslese 1959 Riesling Auslese	Carl Schmitt-Wagner	05/25/17	Vinogodi	A still distinct yellow color with only a few copper reflections. The aromas are citrusy with delicate hydrocarbon notes and those of yellow peach jam. The mouthfeel is very taut, acidic yet balanced... Leggi tutto
Brolio 1955 Chianti Classico Riserva	Ricasoli 1141 Castello di Brolio	05/25/17	Vinogodi	Although the color has become almost pink, the wine is anything but decrepit and age has only given it some crow’s feet lines. The aroma is sober but not old with notes of mushroom and sweet... Leggi tutto
Barolo 1958 Barolo	Marchesi di Barolo	05/25/17	Vinogodi	A dignified red color with garnet hues and orange reflections. The nose is one of a vintage Nebbiolo with scents of leaves and tar, underbrush and hints of garrigue. The mouthfeel is majestic,... Leggi tutto
Barolo Riserva 1958		05/25/17	Vinogodi	The color is a pronounced red with lovely garnet nuances while the bouquet recalls autumn mist in the underbrush where fallen leaves macerate with pre-winter vegetation. The mouthfeel is stimulating... Leggi tutto
Barbaresco 1958 Barbaresco	Gaja	05/25/17	Vinogodi	The bottle has the legendary black label and is an historic artifact that is still capable of impressing you with its promise. The wine has a clear, red color with orange reflections and the nose... Leggi tutto
Pessac Léognan 1958 Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classé	Château Haut Brion	05/25/17	Vinogodi	An intense red color with only a few teasing nuances of orange on the edge. The aroma is an unbridled explosion of tobacco sensations that have made this wine a legend because it seems as it was only... Leggi tutto
Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé 1954 Pauillac	Château Lafite Rothschild	05/25/17	Vinogodi	The color is a luminous, clear red with a few yet distinct orange notes. The lovey aroma is of blackberry jam, cinchona bark and sandalwood and is rich in spice like an old Rhone Syrah. The mouthfeel... Leggi tutto
Il Greppo 1955		05/25/17	Vinogodi	Italy’s timeless champion, a wine that always produces unique emotions of joy and pleasure. The color is a distinct red with bold, garnet reflections while the nose is a textbook explosion of pansy... Leggi tutto

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Vintage tastings (5): Champagne and the white wines of the 1980s	20/04/2017	Vinogodi	Wine Community / Vinogodi
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Vintage tastings (8): Foreign wines of the 1970s	11/05/2017	Vinogodi	Wine Community / Vinogodi
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