Barolo Podere del Pesco
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Drink now through 2029
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braised beef, wild mushroom risotto, aged pecorino cheese
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Hailing from the prestigious Barolo DOCG, the 2004 Podere del Pesco captures the essence of a benchmark Piedmontese vintage. The name 'Podere del Pesco' evokes the historic agricultural landscape of the Langhe, where peach orchards historically shared the sun-drenched hillsides with Nebbiolo vines. The 2004 growing season is celebrated by Piedmont purists as a classic, slow-ripening year. A mild summer followed by a glorious, dry autumn allowed the Nebbiolo grapes to develop complex phenolic maturity while preserving vibrant acidity. Crafted under strict DOCG regulations, this expression underwent extended maceration and traditional oak aging, transforming the grape's formidable tannins into a structured, elegant masterpiece redolent of dried roses, tar, and dark cherries.
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Terra dei Celti is an acclaimed Piedmontese wine brand produced by the historic Sartirano Figli Cantine e Vigneti, a family-owned estate established in 1871 in the Langhe hills of Novello, Italy. Drawing inspiration from the ancient Celtic tribes that once inhabited these northern Italian lands, the label focuses on crafting classic, structured red wines that honor Piedmont's rich viticultural heritage. Their signature expression, the Barolo Podere del Pesco, is made from meticulously selected Nebbiolo grapes, undergoing traditional long maceration and extensive oak aging to yield a complex profile of dark cherry, leather, and refined tannins.