Can anyone tell me about the
Barolo Borgogno Reserva 1997.
I have the opportunity to buy this at $64 Cdn



sorry: should be posted on wine conversations

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I knew nothing of this producer till I received a bottle as a birthday gift - a 1985.

I have yet to open it. Based on my readings these wines are very tannic and will require a long time to come around. Furthermore, again from what I have read, they arent all that amazing.

My 1985 bottle will probably be ready to drink in another 5-10 years. I dont think I would be able to buy a 1997 with the intention of waiting another 15-20 years to drink it.

Storage space, time and money are limited, I would suggest buying something else. If your really interested in trying a Borgogno maybe get your hands on something older?

Just my two cents.

Based on my experience with this wine back to the viontages from the 1950s, pass. I've never had one worth buying.

$64 is about the same price I paid for this wine a few years ago on release.

Unlike Board-O, I like this producer's wines. Actually, unlike Board-O, I like Italian wine . We've been through that ad nauseum.

Anyway, it's something that you won't be drinking anytime soon. You'll likely be best to wait until the 12-15 year mark for your first bottle, and then evaluate. Recently I've had bottles of the 1961, 1964, and 1978, with the '78 being the best.

I would buy the wine if you like traditional Barolo.

I am with Futronic on this one.

I have had several vintages of this, 1954, 1978, 1982, 1990, 1995 and 1997. This is a more traditional Barolo producer and generally pretty good value for Barolo. As futronic said, I prefer them with 12-15 years on them(currently drinking the 1990 vintage (very nice)).
At $64 for a Barolo it's not cheap but about right.

Cheers!