Wine from Barolo comes out of Piedmont, Italy, where it sits as a wine region.
Nebbiolo is the grape to know here.
The ground underneath is clay, limestone and sandstone.
The climate is continental.
The vineyards themselves read as hills.
Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows full-bodied with high acidity, profound tannins, exhibiting flavors of cherry and floral notes, plus one more.
Labels here fall under the DOCG.
Inside it sit La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, Monforte d’Alba and Grinzane Cavour.
Names to look for on a shelf: Bartolo Mascarello, Gaja, Giacomo Conterno and Massolino.
At the table these bottles work with savory protein-based dishes like beef or lamb, rich pasta dishes and aged cheeses.
Serve at 16 to 18°C and decant before pouring.
Keeps for 8 to 20 years.
In the glass.
Red: Full-bodied with high acidity, Profound tannins, Exhibiting flavors of cherry, Floral notes, Earthy undertones.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- DOCG
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Bartolo Mascarello Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Cappellano Otin Fiorin Pie Franco - Michet, Barolo DOCG, Italy
- Cappellano Otin Fiorin Pie Rupestris - Nebiolo, Barolo DOCG, Italy
- Elvio Cogno Ravera, Barolo DOCG, Italy
- Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 'Falletto Vigna Le Rocche' Riserva, Barolo DOCG, Italy
- Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 'Falletto', Barolo DOCG, Italy
- G. B. Burlotto Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- G. B. Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero, Barolo DOCG, Italy
At the table.
- Savory protein-based dishes like beef or lamb
- Rich pasta dishes
- Aged cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C and decant before pouring.
- Keeps for 8 to 20 years.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Barolo: common questions
01.What grapes is Barolo known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Barolo make?+
03.Where is Barolo?+
04.What food goes with Barolo wine?+
05.How long does Barolo wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Piedmont guide.