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Cost:
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About
this Wine Sampler:
A
12-year-old Barolo. The pioneering Nebbiolo–Barbera
blend. Two single-vineyard Barolo. A complex Barbera from
70 year-old vines. A structured Barolo from the classic 1996
vintage. A premier Italian interpretation of the Champagne
method. A defying Chardonnay from the land of reds.
These are the many wines of Piemonte, captured in the work of a single producer—the
late Valentino Migliorini of Rocche dei Manzoni. And it is in this breadth that
the brilliance and rarity of the legendary Migliorini lies: one of Piemonte’s
finest producers, he is also one of the very few to not only represent Piemonte’s
wine canon, but to do so at the highest caliber, achieving excellence in all
categories.
Many of the wines here defy industry expectations: that 12-year-old Barolo—the ’95
Vigna Big ‘d Big—should be, according to one authority—past
maturity. It is actually the assessment itself, however, that is outdated, losing
all credibility in our current tasting experience, which reveals a relative youth
requiring several hours of aeration in order to be experienced optimally. Also
take that complex Barbera—a virtual oxymoron. Yet, Valentino’s 2000
Barbera Sorito Mosconi is quite real, a killer expression that goes far beyond
the grape’s inherent potential.
The recent passing of Valentino Migliorini is a tremendous loss not only to the
Italian wine community but to the wine realm at large. His son, Rodolfo, however,
has worked by his side for several years, and will continue to honor his father
in both practice and principle. Moreover, there remain many wines that have been
crafted under his care, and today, we’re offering a special sampler of
these wines—honoring Valentino’s profound contributions to Piemonte
and the all-encompassing reach of his talent. |
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- Valentino 1999 Brut Zero Riserva
- Valentino 1998 Langhe Bricco Manzoni
- Valentino 2000 Barbera Sorito Mosconi
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- Valentino 2001 Langhe Pinonero Damino
- Valentino 1995 Barolo Big 'd Big
- Valentino 1996 Barolo 'Vigna d' la Roul'
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