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BAROLO DOCG
Made from Nebbiolo grapes ripened late (2nd-3rd October decades) in a limited Langhe area surrounding the homonymous town, Barolo wine is aged for at least 3 years, 2 of which spent in oak or chestnut barrels. Once bottled, the bottles are kept in a horizontal position in cool, but dry cellars. Because of its characteristics and its fame, it is often referred to as the King of Piedmontese wines.

VINE   Nebbiolo. Compact, pyramidal, big fruit with a strong stalk. Medium-small grape with a solid, black-blue skin.
     
COLOUR   Garnet red with orange hues.
     
BOUQUET   Ethereal, pleasant, intense with a rose, violet, liquorice, even white truffle nose.
     
TASTE   Dry, full-bodied, aristocratically complex, harmonic, persistent, velvety.
     
ALCOHOLIC
CONTENT
  14% Vol.
     
MATCHINGS   Important second courses such as “chamois au civet”, saddle of venison with mustard seeds, braised beef, veal fillet with white truffles, grilled lamb.
     
SERVING
TEMPERATURE
  20°C. In order to appreciate it fully, it should be poured into a jug 2 hours before serving it.
 
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