WINES OF ITALY

Barolo - DOCG (GPDO)

Production area of Barolo DOCG:

eleven municipalities in the Langhe hills, southwest of the town of Alba.

Vine selection :

Nebbiolo (Michet, Lampia, Rosé 100%)

Colour:

ruby red with maroon-orangey highlights

Aroma:

strongly scented of rose, violet and liquorice

Taste:

dry, full bodied, austere, tannic and quite sapid

Minimum alcohol content:

13%

Aging:

minimum three years, two of which in wood, up to ten years or more

Types:

Barolo Chinato, opportunely aromatized

Riserva:

the Riserva denomination needs at least five years of aging

Serving temperature of wine Barolo:

Serve the wine at: 67° Farenheit (20° Celsius) opening the bottle at least two hours before serving