Vintage tastings (12): Pre-1940

by Vinogodi 06/08/17 |

Bevute Vintage (12): prima degli anni '40

Three Barolo from the 1930s, something from France and Spain and then two exceptional Port vintages, 1923 and 1863. But the real surprise was an 1874 Vinsanto di Brisighella.

The following are authentic wine artifacts that come from the period between the two world wars when winemaking technology appeared to be primordial and very empiric. However, the truth is that the acquired knowledge of some producers allowed them to make masterpieces that have survived the test of time and lost only a minimal part of the great expressiveness and characteristics that were endowed with. Some of the wines tasted were from the private collections of friends and among these was Ivo Zoffoli who I would like to thank publicly. Not only is he a passionate wine lover but also a refined exert on wine as well as a great viveur from Brisighella.

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Barolo Riserva 1937 Barolo	Giacomo Conterno	06/08/17	Vinogodi	The orange color has some residual antique pink reflections and while the aromas may be faint they are not weak with notes of wilted rose and pine needles. With breathing the bouquet becomes more... Leggi tutto
Monfortino 1934 Barolo	Giacomo Conterno	06/08/17	Vinogodi	This is still has a pulsating youthfulness with its very clear, red color and orange notes on the edge. The aroma may seem of a “certain age” but it is still extraordinarily varied and elegant... Leggi tutto
Margaux 1934 Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classé	Château Margaux	06/08/17	Vinogodi	The color remains luminous despite having turned garnet while the vegetal notes in the bouquet are only a distant memory and replaced by those of tamarind and sweet spice. With breathing a suffused... Leggi tutto
Rioja Réserva Especial 1922 Rioja	Martinez Lacuesta	06/08/17	Vinogodi	A very clear red and almost cherry-red color with some oranges nuances while the aromas are amazingly beautiful. The bouquet is filled with sublime notes of milk chocolate, green tea, wilted flowers... Leggi tutto
Pessac Léognan 1918 Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classé	Château Haut Brion	06/08/17	Vinogodi	One of the best Bordeau I’ve ever tasted. This was a small obsession of my grandfather who bought several old vintages which I was able to taste, the last one a few years ago. Unfortunately, only a... Leggi tutto
Vino Velho do Douro Porto 1923 Porto	Real Companhia Velha Novidade	06/08/17	Vinogodi	The amber yet transparent color is magnificent and the attack of the aroma formidable with its sensations of red fruit jam, Perigord griottine and strong licorice. With breathing the bouquet keeps... Leggi tutto
Vinsanto di Brisighella 1874 _	Diletti	06/08/17	Vinogodi	This was tasted thanks to my drinking buddy Ivo, the historic pharmacist of Brisighella. He is the only person in the world who has access to these timeless masterpieces which I have had the pleasure... Leggi tutto
Porto Garrafeira 1863 Porto	Ferreira Porto	06/08/17	Vinogodi	Port, like Hungarian Essencia, is truly the wine that ages the longest. The cork was very hard, almost like wood, and very difficult to remove but it was worth it. After 150 years in the bottle it... Leggi tutto

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