Grappa Barolo Millesimata - 1998 - 50cl - Wooden Case

Montanaro

Format: 50 cl

-18%


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Producer Montanaro
Type Grappa
Aromatic profile Intense, fruity, notes of spices and vanilla
Ingredients Nebbiolo pomace
Format 50 cl
Gradation 45.0%
Country Italia
Type of cask Oak wood
Aging Aged since 1998, about 20+ years
Distillation method Batch still distillation
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Cold filtration
Variety Nebbiolo
Color Light amber
Consumption At room temperature, after meal
The 1998 Millesimato Barolo, presented in elegantly designed 50 cl bottles accompanied by a traditional wooden case, represents a exquisite expression of Piedmontese winemaking. This wine is the result of a painstaking selection of Nebbiolo grapes, cultivated in the Langhe, a region renowned for producing wines of exceptional quality.

The 1998 harvest was particularly favorable in the Barolo region, with a perfect balance between weather conditions that allowed the grapes to mature optimally. As a result, the 1998 Barolo stands out for its extraordinary complexity and aromatic depth. On the nose, it opens with intense aromas of ripe fruit, notes of violet, and spicy hints of licorice and tobacco. On the palate, the wine offers a full and robust flavor, with a well-integrated tannic structure and an elegant acidic streak leading to a long and enduring finish.

Particularly suitable for connoisseurs and collectors, the 1998 Millesimato Barolo has been aged for many years in oak barrels, refining its profile with additional layers of complexity and elegance. It is a wine that continues to evolve and today is at its optimal maturity, ready to be enjoyed or stored for a few more years in the cellar.

This prestigious Barolo is perfect for special occasions, excellently accompanying elaborate dishes made with red meat, game, and aged cheeses. The presentation in a wooden case also makes it an impressive gift for any wine enthusiast.
Distillery

Montanaro

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Montanaro.

Historic distillery in Alba (Fraz. Gallo, CN) specialized in single-varietal grappa, vintage grappe and brandy; also produces vermouth, aperitifs and natural bitters made with artisanal methods and steam-heated copper stills.
single-varietal grappa vintage grappa aged grappas aged brandy Vermouth of Turin (Vermouth di Torino) natural aperitifs natural bitter liqueurs Langhe gin
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Founded 1885

Distillation

Batch distillation in steam-heated copper stills; demethylation and fraction separation with a double column.

Ageing

Aging in wooden barrels for grappas and aged brandies (ranges from 18 to many years for the vintage bottlings); use of traditional casks and, for some references, century-old casks or Slavonian oak.

Raw materials

vinacce (marc) from Nebbiolo for Barolo vinacce from Moscato, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto, Arneis natural extracts of fruit and vegetables for aperitifs/bitters

Representative products

Grappa dell'Alchimista di Famiglia Grappa di Barolo Cannubi Grappa di Barolo Millesimata (annate storiche) Grappa Stravecchia (affinata in botti di Slavonia) Brandy 1964 Brandy 1972 Brandy 1974 Aperitivo 6 P.M. (Aperitivo 100% Naturale) Bitter Naturale

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage