1982 Barolo Riserva
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Score 96/100 · James Suckling, Feb 2014
This is a superb old Barolo showing spice, cedar, meat and dried-berry character. Full body with chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Amazing.
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94
94/100
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96
96/100
James Suckling
92
92/100
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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92 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jul 2013
Borgogno's 1982 Barolo Riserva is outstanding... (AG)
About the producer

Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
One of Piedmont’s oldest estates, Giacomo Borgogno & Figli, often known as just “Borgogno”, is archly traditional. Favouring long macerations and extended ageing in Slavonian cask, it is best known for its impressive Barolos, especially the prized late releases from its extensive library stock.