Description
The 1955 Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Riserva is a truly remarkable and rare wine from one of Piedmont’s most historic and respected producers. Aged Barolo from an excellent vintage like 1955 would have developed extraordinary depth, complexity, and elegance over the decades:
Colour: Garnet with pronounced orange-brown hues at the rim, characteristic of long-aged Nebbiolo.
Nose: An intricate bouquet of dried roses, violets, leather, and earthy truffle notes. Secondary aromas of dried cherries, tar, tobacco, balsamic, and hints of spice (clove, cinnamon) add further depth.
Palate: Silky and refined, with softened yet persistent tannins. Flavours of dried red berries, liquorice, forest floor, and cedar are beautifully balanced by bright acidity, maintaining its structure and elegance.
Finish: Exceptionally long, with lingering notes of dried fruit, spice, and an elegant, savoury minerality.
This 1955 Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Riserva should be carefully decanted to remove sediment and allow its complex aromas to evolve.