Pianpolvere
Soprano Barolo Bussia Riserva:
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Valentino Migliorini was one of Piemonte’s most profound
agents of transformation: By virtue of his dynamic personality,
he merited acceptance in the land most resistant to change,
and his estate portfolio inspired many of Piemonte’s great
winemakers to acknowledge, and, in some instances, validate
interpretations of Barolo that defied its traditional conception.
Migliorini’s recent passing (in December of 2007) is a
tremendous loss not only to the Italian wine community but to
the wine realm at large. Rodolfo Migliorini worked closely with
his father for several years and is firmly committed to directing
production wholly in accordance with Valentino’s methodology
and philosophy. Moreover, there remain many wines that have
been crafted under his care, including the Pianpolvere Soprano
1999 Barolo Bussia Riserva (released in 2006) and the Barolo
Riserva 1999 Madonna Assunta La Villa (a cru wine that will
be released in 2009).
Valentino acquired the historic site of Pianpolvere
in 1998 with the intention of crafting a
wine of substantive longevity. Founded by
Paolo Fenocchio (who derived the name from
the gun-powder magazines built in the area
during Napoleon’s
time), Pianpolvere is regarded as one of
the Langhe’s “grand
crus.” This
reputation was established by Renato Ratti
(who developed a map identifying all of
the Barolo and Barbaresco crus, describing
Pianpolvere Soprano as a subzone displaying “remarkable
characteristics”) and notably confirmed in contemporary
Piemonte by Bruno Giacosa, who believes
Pianpolvere possesses one of the region’s most significant
terroirs. Situated in the Monforte d’Alba commune of Bussia
province, the site rests at an average
elevation of 350 meters. Piemonte’s
old guard recognizes the site as being
an exceptional one for Nebbiolo, given
both the microclimate concerned and the
soil’s
capacity for water retention. The ’99 Pianpolvere Soprano
represents a joint effort between the Fenocchio
and Migliorini families (the aging alone
was conducted exclusively under Valentino’s
supervision).
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Wine: Barolo Riserva
Producer(s):Ricardo Fenocchio & Rocche dei Manzoni
Varietal(s):Nebbiolo
Region: Piemonte
Province: Bussia
Commune: Monforte d'Alba
Altitude: 350 meters (avg.)
Classification: Barolo DOCG
Case Production: 815
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'Cicala'
Sandrone 'Cannubi
Boschis'
Scavino 'Bric
dėl Fiasc'
Vintage Notes:
1999
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