Barolo
Italian wine royalty
Barolo is a prestigious Italian red wine from the Piedmont region, made from Nebbiolo grapes.
Known for its full body, high tannins, and complex flavors of tar, roses, and dried fruit, it requires extended aging and commands premium prices.
Often called "the king of wines," Barolo pairs traditionally with rich meat dishes and truffles: We opened a 2010 Barolo for the anniversary dinner.
Astringent plant compounds
- redPrimary color, warm
- agingGrowing older over time
- oakQuercus genus member
- cellarUnderground storage room
decanting · sommelier · full-bodied · viniculture · enology · fermentation · cork · bottle
Arranged cluster of blooms
- cherryRed stone fruit
- tobaccoDried smoking leaf
- roseStood up, or fragrant bloom
- tarFile bundling utility
licorice · truffle · leather · violet · earthiness · herbs · spice · anise
Ground matter for planting
- climatePrevailing atmospheric conditions
- microclimateLocalized atmospheric zone
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- slopeAngled terrain or steepness
drainage · minerality · appellation · viticulture · biodynamics · limestone · clay · marl
Intense, complete flavor
- tannicHaving bark-derived acids
- powerfulHaving great strength
- intenseExtreme in degree
- structuredArranged in organized form
concentrated · rich · deep · complex · robust · muscular · bold · substantial
tannins
Astringent plant compounds
cellar · decanting · sommelier · full-bodied · viniculture · enology · fermentation · cork · bottle · pairing
bouquet
Arranged cluster of blooms
tar · licorice · truffle · leather · violet · earthiness · herbs · spice · anise · plum
soil
Ground matter for planting
- climatePrevailing atmospheric conditions
- microclimateLocalized atmospheric zone
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
slope · drainage · minerality · appellation · viticulture · biodynamics · limestone · clay · marl · south-facing
full-bodied
Intense, complete flavor
structured · concentrated · rich · deep · complex · robust · muscular · bold · substantial · opulent
Alba
Poetic name for Scotland
cellaring
Underground wine storage
heritage · maturation · development · peak · patience · longevity · evolution · tertiary · oxidation
- Italian exportspasta, pizza, espresso, gelato, prosciutto
- Northern ItalyMilan, Venice, Turin, Genoa, Bologna
- Italian Villages
- Italian WineChianti, Brunello, Sangiovese, Amarone, Barbera
- Italian WinesChianti, Amarone, Barbaresco, Brunello, Lambrusco
- Mediterranean WinesChianti, Rioja, Barbaresco, Brunello, Montepulciano
Barolowhite wine
Pale fermented grape beverage
Sauvignon Blanc · Chardonnay · Riesling · rosé · Moscato
Barolobox wine
Bagged vino in cardboard
jug wine · table wine · cooking wine · plonk · house wine
BaroloLambrusco
Sparkling Italian red wine
Beaujolais · Pinot Noir · Riesling · rosé · Gamay