Sometimes, navigating the wide world of Italian wine can be extremely challenging, but here is a little guide to help you out.
There is not a single doubt that wine plays an important role in Italian culture.
For centuries, generation after generation have perfected the art of wine making.
From what grape to use to how long it should age to, even, what it should age in, Italy has birthed exceptional wines. Each one is unique, whether is sparkling red wine or full-bodied white wine, exceptional smells and bursting flavor profiles emerge from every bottle.
Sometimes, navigating the wide world of wine can be extremely challenging, but here is a little guide to help you out.
Barolo
Originating from northern Italy, specifically from the Piedmont region, is the Barolo wine. This red wine is made from Nebbiolo grapes. These grapes are known to be small with a thin skin. They tend to be high in acid and tannins, the phenolic substance that give wine a bitter note. This note usually becomes subtler as the wine ages.
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Barolo is classified as a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garanita, which is the highest classification of Italian wines. This classification indicates a specific production method, as well as guaranteeing a specific type of quality. By being a part of the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita classification, Barolo must be made completely of Nebbiolo grapes.
The Barolo wine must be aged for at least 38 months. Out of this time period, the wine must age in wooden barrels for 18 months. Sometimes, Barolo wine will be labeled with the term “Riserva,” meaning the wine was aged in a cellar for at least five years.
With a minimum of 13 percent alcohol, Barolo wine is most commonly compared to the Pinot Noirs of Burgundy. This bright, acidic wine lets off whiffs of rose, tar and dried herbs aromas.
