Barolo wine is a dry red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes in the Piedmont region of Italy. The grapes are grown on several thousand acres in about 10 towns. A well-aged Barolo calls to mind flavors including tar, liquorice, violets, chocolate and figs.
History
The Marchesa Giulietta Colbert Falletti was the first to make Barolo wine in the 1800s, according to WineIntro.com. The grapes mutate easily, so that the wine can vary considerably among Barolo vineyards and has probably changed through the years.
Types
Most Barolo wine is bottled in wineries owned by families, but some makers buy and blend grapes from different growers, resulting in even more variation in quality and taste. Barolo wine should be from a reputable maker.
Aging
Barolo must be aged at least three years. It is called "Riserva" when aged at least five years. Its taste improves with age, according to UltimatelyItaly.com. Its alcohol content is between 14 and 15 percent, higher than the typical Italian wine.
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