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Expert: Joshua Farrell - 10/24/2009


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I have a mint bottle of 1970 riserva ducale and the info pamphlet that came hanging on a strting with the bottle. I would like to know if it is worth selling, or holding onto. Thanks for your time!

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Christian,

If your bottle is the "Oro" or Gold Label as it's more commonly known it may be worth up to $200 at auction. Auction prices are down and have been for the past year, so it may not be the best time to sell. The wine has no doubt reached a peak of drinkability if you are so inclined.

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I can answer most any question about wine- types, styles, grape varieties, regions, vintages, proper storage, production, wine and food pairing, wine service, decanting, proper glassware, serving temperatures etc. I can't answer questions about spirits and liquor valuations.

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I have over 20 years of experience. I was a wine buyer and sommelier in NYC for many years including 4 years at Windows on the World which was NY's number one wine restaurant. I created and taught a Wine Appreciation Course at Borough of Manhattan Community College. I have worked for the past 15 years for the Wine Enthusiast Cos. as Editor, Columnist, Wine Storage Consultant and am currently Wine Director and Buyer for their online wine website wineexpress.com

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Windows on the World Wine School- completed all courses from beginning to advanced. Former member of the Sommelier Society of NY. Competed in the Food and Wines of France Sommelier Competition. Traveled to wine regions in Europe including, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Alsace, Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, Rioja, and Jerez. Visited wine regions in NY's Finger Lakes, California's Sonoma, Napa and Central Coast and Oregon's Willamette Valley.

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