{"product_id":"boroli-2004-barolo-villero-docg-1-5l-magnum","title":"Boroli 2004 Barolo Villero DOCG 1.5L Magnum Piedmont Italy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e93 Points | Villero Cru | 100% Nebbiolo | 1.5L Magnum | Only 150 Magnums Produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBoroli 2004 Barolo Villero DOCG 1.5L Magnum – Piedmont, Italy\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Mature Single-Vineyard Barolo in Rare Magnum Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBoroli 2004 Barolo Villero DOCG 1.5 Liter Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare opportunity to experience mature Barolo from one of the historic vineyards of \u003cstrong\u003eCastiglione Falletto\u003c\/strong\u003e, presented in the age-worthy magnum format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced entirely from \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine comes from the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eVillero vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, a site long recognized for producing Barolo with an exceptional combination of structure, elegance, aromatic complexity and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoroli's 2004 Villero was produced in extremely limited quantities. According to the estate's vintage records, production included just \u003cstrong\u003e3,369 standard bottles, 150 magnums and 30 larger-format bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e—making this \u003cstrong\u003e1.5L magnum one of only 150 produced\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat rarity, combined with more than two decades of bottle development, makes this an especially compelling bottle for Barolo collectors and lovers of mature Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Villero Cru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVillero\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the historic vineyards of Castiglione Falletto, one of Barolo's most important communes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated approximately \u003cstrong\u003e280–300 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e, Villero enjoys favorable south and southwest exposures. Its soils are dominated by marl, clay and silt over marl, with limestone and sandy components. The soil's ability to retain moisture helps the Nebbiolo vines maintain balance throughout the growing season. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoroli describes Villero as producing a very classic, long-lived expression of Barolo distinguished by \u003cstrong\u003estructure, balance and refined tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination of clay-rich soils and favorable exposure gives the wine both power and aromatic depth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is precisely the kind of vineyard where the slow-ripening Nebbiolo grape can reveal its extraordinary ability to evolve over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Exceptional 2004 Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2004 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e is an important part of this wine's appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a cold winter with substantial snowfall, generous spring rainfall replenished the vineyards' water reserves. Summer followed with pleasant temperatures, without excessive heat, while September brought sunny, dry conditions that continued into October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese conditions proved particularly favorable for late-ripening Nebbiolo. Boroli harvested its Villero fruit between \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 6 and October 15\u003c\/strong\u003e and officially classifies the quality of its 2004 Villero vintage as \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine combined the richness and structure associated with Villero with the balance needed for long-term development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow with more than 20 years of evolution, the \u003cstrong\u003e2004 Boroli Villero\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the layered aromatic complexity that makes mature Barolo so captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a garnet-red color moving toward brick at the rim, followed by aromas of \u003cstrong\u003edried cherry, wild berries, plum, rose petals, violet and licorice\u003c\/strong\u003e. With air, more mature nuances of tobacco, leather, dried herbs, earth and savory spice should emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate remains structured and full, with mature Nebbiolo fruit supported by polished tannins and savory complexity. Red cherry and plum lead toward licorice, dried flowers, spice and earthy mineral tones, with the structure and acidity carrying the wine through a persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate itself highlights the wine's \u003cstrong\u003erich, broad bouquet, licorice character, solid structure and distinctive elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the age of the wine, I would recommend standing the bottle upright well before serving and carefully decanting to separate any natural sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e93 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Enthusiast awarded the \u003cstrong\u003e2004 Boroli Villero 93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its combination of power and richness. The review noted wild berry and plum aromas layered with vanilla and spice and emphasized the wine's substantial structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e92 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoroli's official archive lists the 2004 Villero at \u003cstrong\u003e92 points from JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e90 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator found blackberry, dark chocolate and floral characteristics, accompanied by a full-bodied palate and substantial tannic structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Magnum Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1.5-liter magnum format\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this bottle particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnum contains the equivalent of \u003cstrong\u003etwo standard 750ml bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for a special dinner, celebration or serious wine tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly for collectors, large-format bottles are prized for their ability to mature gradually. The ratio of wine to oxygen inside a magnum generally encourages slower evolution than in a standard bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in this particular case, rarity is significant: \u003cstrong\u003eBoroli reports production of only 150 magnums of the 2004 Villero.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillero is harvested by hand, with the vineyard divided into micro-parcels according to grape maturity. Individual lots are vinified separately in stainless steel before undergoing an extended submerged-cap maceration that can reach approximately 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual lots are then aged in wood before being blended and given further bottle maturation. Boroli says this approach is designed to produce the structured yet polished tannins and long-lived character associated with Villero. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boroli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Villero\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barolo DOCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommune:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castiglione Falletto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piedmont\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Nebbiolo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Villero\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 Liter Magnum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 750ml bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 6–15, 2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 150 magnums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 Points \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature Villero Barolo is an exceptional companion to rich, savory dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with \u003cstrong\u003ebraised short ribs, osso buco, roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, wild boar ragù, truffle risotto, porcini mushrooms, tajarin with truffles, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Castelmagno cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bottle of this age and format, I would make the wine itself the centerpiece of the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Boroli\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boroli family traces its entrepreneurial history in Piedmont to \u003cstrong\u003e1831\u003c\/strong\u003e, first in textiles and later publishing. In the 1990s, Silvano and Elena Boroli turned their attention toward the Langhe and wine, eventually establishing Boroli as a producer focused particularly on Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir son \u003cstrong\u003eAchille Boroli\u003c\/strong\u003e joined the family enterprise in 2000 and later assumed responsibility for its wine-growing and winemaking activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is centered on the belief that exceptional Barolo begins with exceptional vineyards. Villero has therefore played an important role in Boroli's exploration of individual Barolo crus and remains one of the estate's most important wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle combines several qualities that are increasingly difficult to find together: \u003cstrong\u003ea great Barolo vineyard, an excellent mature vintage, more than two decades of bottle age, strong critical scores and an exceptionally rare large format.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the biggest selling point for MyWinePlus should be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 150 magnums produced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat deserves prominent placement near the top of the product page because it immediately distinguishes this bottle from ordinary listings of mature Barolo. Boroli's own vintage archive confirms that production figure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43196624896094,"sku":"Boroli04BaroloVilleroMagnum","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/files\/mywineplus.com-boroli-2004-barolo-villero-docg-1-5l-magnum.png?v=1787350749","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineplus.com\/products\/boroli-2004-barolo-villero-docg-1-5l-magnum","provider":"MyWinePlus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}