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Barolo Collina Rionda Riserva Speciale Giacosa 1978

750 ml Nebbiolo Piedmont, Italy 1978

Barolo Collina Rionda Riserva Speciale Giacosa 1978 is a dry, full-bodied red from Nebbiolo (Barolo, Italy), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity very high; oak influence is some. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 48-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with beef stew, mushroom risotto, bolognese, lamb.

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£4242.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.7
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Nebbiolo prior
body
4 / 5
full
Nebbiolo prior · Barolo rule
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Nebbiolo prior · Barolo rule
acidity
5 / 5
very high
Nebbiolo prior · Barolo rule
oak
3 / 5
some
Nebbiolo prior · Barolo rule
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Medium, savoury reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Barolo
Origin
Barolo · Piedmont · Italy
inferred from Barolo
Grapes
Nebbiolo
appellation rule
ABV
14%
Hedonism Wines product page
Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
merchant description
Occasions
gift · special occasion
inferred
About Nebbiolo
Typical aromas: rose, tar, red cherry, cranberry, dried herbs. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Nebbiolo · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
full · 4/5
Tannin
lowhigh
very firm · 5/5
Acidity
lowhigh
very high · 5/5
Oak
noneheavy
little · 2/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Barolo Collina Rionda Riserva Speciale Giacosa 1978 is a mature Barolo produced by the esteemed Giacosa estate, known for its meticulous vineyard practices since the 19th century. Upon opening, expect a complex interplay of dried red fruits, earthy tones and subtle spice. With ample decanting, the wine reveals layers of aromatic depth and sophistication. The structure is robust, showcasing well-integrated tannins and persistent acidity, suggesting longevity and evolving character.

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