The Barolo – king of wines and wine of kings – has been celebrated as the Nebbiolo’s best product for centuries. It is historically linked to the Unification of Italy – the Rinascimento in Italy. Well-known politicians of the time and the Royal family – the Savoia – have relished of this great wine that today more than ever is a prize for the enology.
Barolo has a long history of wine production, the area was named some 400 years ago and probably came from the Celtic brolio or brol, meaning "wood" or "orchard".
The region of Barolo encompasses approximately 3,000 acres of vines situated southwest of the town of Alba, in all or part of 11 communes.
The municipalities in which Barolo is produced are the following: La Morra, Monforte d’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba (with its exceptionally well-preserved medieval military fort), Castiglione Falletto (its symbol is a round medieval tower), Novello, Grinzane Cavour, Verduno, Diano d’Alba, Cherasco, Roddi and Barolo.
The vineyard, wholly exposed at midday, shines like a jewel in the splendid winegrowing area of Verduno.
Already one hundred years ago, the Monvigliero hill was esteemed as an amazing area by all the producers of Barolo.
Complex full-body structure and great potential of aging are only few of the amazing features of the Barolo.
Maturation : 24 months in big Slavonian oak barrels
Aging : 4-6 months in stainless steel tanks and minimum 6 months in the bottle
Fine chromatic array, restrained intensity, stable over time. The bouquet is rich, full and lingering and recalls fresh fruit and berries with sensations of sweet spices, alpine hay and forest floor. Very good structure; acidity and tannins are present in a pleasant balance. This wine is at the height of its reputation
Age of the vine: 35-40 years
Culinary Recommendation: To serve 16 - 18 C. Good match with roasts, game
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