Barolo

Barolo is one of the most noble wines of Italy, one of many to claim the title "Wine of kings, and king of wines", it is produced in Cuneo's province, south-west of Alba.

Related Topics:
Wine - Italy - Cuneo - Alba

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It is produced in the entire communal territory of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and parts of the territories of the communes of Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Roddi, Verduno, all in the province of Cuneo. Only vineyards in the hills with suitable slopes and orientations are considered adapted to production. And the terrains must be primarily clayey-calcareous in character.

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The grape is produced from the Nebbiolo variety. The Lampia, Michet and Rosè types are authorized. It matures at the end of October. The clusters are blue intense and extend to grey for the abundant wax that dresses again the grapes. Their form is lengthened, pyramidal, with small grapes, spherical and with substantial peel. The leaves have an average size with three or five lobes.

Related Topics:
Grape - Nebbiolo

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Barolo stereotypically smells of tar and roses, and can take on an unusual orange tinge with age. when subjected to aging of at least five years, the wine can be labeled a Riserva.

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For connoisseurs it is Italy?s most collected wine; for beginners it is a difficult one to understand.

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The greatest Barolo vintages include (with exceptional vintages in bold):

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• 1868, 1879, 1887, 1894, 1898, 1905, 1907, 1912, 1917, 1919, 1922, 1927, 1929, 1931, 1934, 1947, 1958, 1961, 1964, 1970, 1971, 1978, 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
 
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