I recently returned from a trip to see family in Northern Italy that turned into a bit of a wine-buying adventure in Barolo/Barbaresco/Alba. Based on the recommendations from the wine shops and individual research I have at least 5 - 10 years of aging to look forward to for two cases of Barolo/Barbaresco. This will be my first experience with long-term aging.
I am trying to figure out if a wine fridge will be necessary based on my environment and, if so, how to best shop for humidity consistency.
I live in a Santa Fe, New Mexico so the arid climate (plus radiant-heating in an old house) means humidity is consistently low. There is a cellar-space with adobe walls that allows for temperature and light control but I am concerned about humidity over the aging period. I am leaning toward purchasing a wine fridge to cover all the bases. Budget is around $500 (saving the rest for more wine).
I was looking at Costco's offerings and they have a couple of thermoelectric options but is another type better for humidity? Would it better to look into off-site storage knowing I won't touch them for a while? Should I stop worrying and use the cellar?
Any thoughts are appreciated.
So I drank a villadoria barolo 2017 next to a Vietti castiglione 2017 (half bottle). I know the Vietti should have waited many more years but I was curious to compare what I consider a cheap barolo with the Vietti.
The Villadoria was really pleasant, integrated tannins, round, red fruits, but really short finish.
The Vietti however was not enjoyable at all, wall of tannins, tart, astringent.
That leave me thinking how can the winemaking process make a 44$ cad wine taste so much better than the good stuff.
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She loves Barolo so I decided to get her an older bottle as a present. I've read that barolos age well, so I'm expecting it to still be in great condition for drinking, but I'm wondering if the cork will have dried out. Is this likely with a 39 year old wine? And has anyone here drunk this wine and do they have any opinion on it?
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I was going to pick up a couple of 2015 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata Magnums, but I have no experience with this producer. Does anyone know if they are more modern or traditional? I don't really care, either way, I would just like to know.
