Description
The 1965 Barbaresco Riserva by Luigi Bosca & Figli is a highly refined, rare wine from a top producer in the Piedmont region. As a Riserva, this wine has undergone longer aging in both oak and bottle, contributing to its deep complexity and elegant character. Over the decades, it would have evolved into a wine of great sophistication, with the hallmark traits of Nebbiolo shining through.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep garnet with rich brick-red hues, showing its maturity and developed age.
Nose: A stunning bouquet of dried roses, violets, and earthy truffle. Secondary aromas of dried cherries, figs, and plums are intertwined with notes of tobacco, leather, and subtle hints of spice (cloves, cinnamon). A touch of balsamic and cedar adds further layers of complexity.
Palate: Silky and well-balanced, with soft tannins that have integrated beautifully over time. Flavours of dried red berries, leather, and earthy truffle harmonise with nuances of liquorice, tar, and a touch of balsamic. The acidity remains fresh and gives the wine structure.
Finish: Long and elegant, with lingering flavours of dried fruit, spice, and a fine minerality that echoes the terroir of Barbaresco.
Serving Recommendations
Decanting: It is highly recommended to carefully decant this wine, allowing it to breathe and fully reveal its complexity. Given its age, decanting will also help to separate any sediment.