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2000 Barolo Terre Di Bo
I have a Barolo 2000 terre di bo given to me about 2 yrs ago and is still sitting on my shelf. I want to know for how I could keep it for ? I keep it in my basement about room temperature. I tried to search the internet for this year it seems like no one carries this year of Barolo Terra Di Bo anymore.
Answer From Expert Roger C. Bohmrich, MW
I am not familiar with Terre di Bo Barolo, but several vintages seem to be currently available in the US at unusually low prices for this prestigious denomination. My guess is that the wine is probably not a long-distance runner as Barolo can be from a top estate. You indicate you are keeping the wine "on your shelf" at "room temperature." If that means lying down on the shelf nearest the floor in a dark, cool, stable basement, then that would be ideal.
Normally, I would say that you can keep a fine Barolo for a very long time, properly stored. In this case, my suggestion is to drink the wine much sooner.
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Roger has enjoyed a lengthy career in the wine trade as an importer and retailer, and at present he is an educator, speaker and consultant. He set up and managed Millesima USA, a New York merchant affiliated with Europe's leader in direct sales of fine wines to consumers. Previously, he served as senior executive of Frederick Wildman & Sons, traveling regularly around the world to visit wineries and taste the new vintage from barrel. Roger became one of America's first Masters of Wine in 1993.
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Answer From Expert Neil Courtier
2000 was a warm year & very good vintage. With nine years age, I would consider opening & enjoying the wine now, or over the next 1/2 years. It should drink nicely with Parmesan & most beef dishes.
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