I have an Italian Wine - Need help

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Darren 20 years ago

Many years ago, the director of an Italian company gave me a bottle of wine as a gift. This wine has it's own solid wooden box and is still sealed.

I'm not really a wine drinker, but this has been in my possession for many years, saving for that special occassion. l;) Someone at the time told me to lie it on its side, and so I did.

I don't intend to drink it, so I'm thinking of selling it. As I also don't know anything about wines, if I supply all the detail/labels etc can someone tell me if this is worth much?

Here are the details.........

The box:-

Wooden. 19"x5.5"x6". With a rope handle.

BAROLO. D.O.C.G 82 Da uve della Caseina Arione in Serralunga d'Alba

Inbottigliato nella Cantina

Gigi Rosso

in Castiglione Falletto (Cn)

The Wine Label:-

BAROLO denominazione di origine controllata e garantita

Vendemmia 1982

Riserva

Da uve della Cascina Arione in Serralunga d'Alba

Imbottigliato nella Cantina

Gigi Rosso

in Castiglione Falletto (Cn)

3L 13.5%vol R.J 222/Cn

Neck Seal:-

AAA 41276 SERIE A 220

Thanks in advance!

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Joe "Beppe"Rosenberg 20 years ago

Gigi Rosso is a very good winery and 1982 was an excellent year---depending on how well the wine was stored---65 better than 75 degrees-no major temperature variation--- plus or minus 5 degrees.

If you have one bottle, your chances of selling it is difficult just because people who buy a relatively recent wine want more then 1 bottle.

Gigi Rosso while very good is not a wine sought out by collectors. Go for it & plan a meal around it.

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enoavidh 20 years ago

Darren wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

Here is a link to the winery's website:

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This sounds like your wine:

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"Arione, is an historically important Barolo sub-zone, which consists of a single-vineyard owned entirely by Gigi Rosso. It is located in Serralunga d’Alba and vaunts an optimal Southern exposure. This vineyard, originally three hectares, was completely replanted by Gigi Rosso in the

1960s; one more hectare has since been acquired and replanted in 1995. The dry calcareous clay soil does not permit the production of large quantities of grapes. Thanks to such low production and hand selection, Barolo Arione achieves an extraordinary concentration of fruit which is complemented by its intense dried herb, mineral and earth character. The wine ages for three years in wood barrels before release. Barolo Arione has a distinguished and delicate etherial bouquet and a rich, complex and smooth body. It is a classic, elegant Barolo.

Sori Arione - Serralunga d'Alba DOCG Vineyards: Ha. 4.00 Production: approximately 20,000 bottles per year. NUMBERED RELEASE"

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Darren 20 years ago

Thanks for a reply so soon. I'm in the UK BTW.

The bottle is absolutely huge. It's 3 Litres, so I'll need more than

1 meal to finish this off! ;)

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Darren 20 years ago

Excellent.

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enoavidh 20 years ago

Darren wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

Party at Darren's house! ;) :D d. :)

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Mark Lipton 20 years ago

The large format means two things: 1) It'll age more slowly than a normal (750 mL) bottle; 2) It'll be of more interest in the aftermarket. Still, as Joe points out, 1 bottle isn't easy for a consumer to resell. As I am unfamiliar with the laws of the UK, I'd suggest that you talk to a local wine merchant about the existence of merchants who can buy wine from consumers for resale.

HTH Mark Lipton

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Steve Slatcher 20 years ago

Recent vintages retail for around £17 per bottle in the UK.

See, for example

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You could roughly double this as you have a magnum, and add some because it is mature (I you can instill confidence it has been stored at a sensible temperature, that is). So say £40-45 maybe retail. But as a private seller you will not be able to get anywhere near that.

You could try selling to a merchant, or on ebay. Or try vinXchange

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But as others have indicated, it is probably best to save yourself the hassle and drink it yourself.

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Michael Pronay 20 years ago

Quadruple since it's a double magnum.

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Darren 20 years ago

Thanks everyone for all the posts, much appreciated.

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Vilco 20 years ago

More than excellent: since this is a Riserva, it has aged for at least 62 months instead of 3 years.

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