About
this Six-Pack:
True—Barolo is, in many ways, the definitive
Italian wine. In the summer months, though, many are content
to retire from its noble presence and spend time with more
casual grape courtiers, leaving their majestic Baroli in
the cellar and savoring the anticipation of their splendid
autumnal emergence.
There’ll be no grand entrance this fall, though.
Suddenly, this summer, Barolo’s come out from the
cellar in a big way, generating a buzz that has made it
something of a wine for all seasons.
In recognition of this phenomenon, we are celebrating the
traditional last weekend of summer by showcasing its most
unexpected star in a “Vintage Streak” sampler.
This special period in Piemonte’s wine history—spanning
1996 through 2001—ordained weather that sanctioned
the delivery of wines collectively evoking the breadth
of Piemonte’s terroir and communes, as well as the
stylistic range authored by its producers.
This sampler comprises all six years, allowing you to
experience the distinct merits of each, as well as the
two primary classifications used to define these years:
the ripe and approachable contingent—represented
by 1997, 1998, and 2000—and the structure and finesse
captured by 1996, 1999, and 2001. The selected bottlings,
of course, serve as some of the most eligible ambassadors
of their respective years.
So whether you’ve been part of this latest trend
in vino or not, our sampler will get you in with the wine
that’s on quite the winning streak…There’s
no better way to toast the new wine for all seasons….
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