Barolo

Barolo wine is a red wine made from the Nebbiolo grape variety grown in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. It is considered one of the most prestigious and sought-after wines in Italy, known for its complexity, depth, and powerful tannins.

Barolo is made from grapes grown in 11 specific villages in the Barolo wine region. The wine is aged for a minimum of 38 months, with at least 18 months of that time spent in oak barrels. It is often further aged in the bottle before being released for consumption.

Barolo wine has a dark ruby color and a rich, full-bodied flavor with notes of cherries, violets, truffles, and spices. It is a wine that can be cellared for many years, and its flavors and aromas become more complex with age.

Barolo has DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status, which is the highest level of Italian wine classification and ensures that the wine meets certain standards of production, aging, and labeling.

For the current vintages of Barolo and Barbaresco wines, send an email to: info@le-connaisseur.nl