🏰news | features + short tasting note IN ENGLISH 【The 1988 Collezione La Rovere Barolo Riserva hails from a highly-rated vintage, offering an elegant, long-lived expression of Nebbiolo with remarkable fragrance and balance.】 The 1988 vintage in Piedmont was considered excellent, even majestic, producing elegant and long-lived Nebbiolos. While the growing season had a variable spring with heavy rains, a hot and dry July and August allowed the grapes to recover and ripen beautifully. October rains posed a late threat, but the best Barolos from privileged sites have rewarded patience. This Barolo Riserva, made from 100% Nebbiolo, would typically exhibit a complex bouquet of leather, dried flowers, tobacco, and earthy minerality, alongside notes of red fruits. On the palate, it would be characterized by an elegant structure, great balance, and well-integrated tannins, with a long finish. 🍴 Chinese Cantonese food pairing various types of suggestion east or west corresponding to wine cost IN ENGLISH This mature Barolo Riserva is a superb match for rich, savory dishes. Consider traditional Piedmontese cuisine like Brasato al Barolo (beef braised in Barolo), truffle-infused pasta, or a hearty risotto with porcini mushrooms. For Cantonese pairings, a slow-cooked beef short rib with star anise and tangerine peel, or a rich claypot chicken with Chinese sausages, would be excellent. Game meats like venison or wild boar are also classic companions. 🥂 fit for event suggestion IN ENGLISH This wine is ideal for a significant anniversary, a celebratory dinner, or a serious tasting among Barolo enthusiasts. It's a wine that speaks of history and tradition, perfect for a special occasion where a profound and aged red wine is appreciated. Given its age, expect some sediment. Stand the bottle upright for at least 24-48 hours before serving. Decant gently for 1-2 hours to remove sediment and allow the wine to fully open up. Serve at 18-20°C (64-68°F). Be mindful of the cork and capsule, as older wines can be delicate.