Barolo DOCG: The King of Wines and the Wine of Kings
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Barolo began acquiring its royal standing as early as the Middle Ages and its reputation grew steadily from then on. It is reported that Barolo was often found on the table of Louis XIV. Pontiffs have also been enchanted by the wine. At the beginning of the 19th century, Pius VII ensured that the wine was always available at his court.
The town of Barolo, with vineyards in the forefront
Because of the absolute excellence of the quality of Barolo, its name is synonimous with elegance, perfect union of structure, rich fragrance and unmistakable flavour. Its intense garnet red colour is reminiscent of a summer sunset. Its bouquet tells of the freshest fruits with a touch of dusky spice and, now and then, the faint scent of the truffle, another classic champion of the Alba area, can be detected. The flavour is long, smooth and balanced. This wine is the perfect mate for roasts, tasty cheeses, wild game, stews and grilled meats.
What is behind the quality of a great Barolo?
- Two months before harvest there is a selection of the grapes on the vine in order to ensure getting the best fruit.
- Four years of hard work following the strict DOCG rules regulating the aging and refinement before a bottle of Barolo lands on a dinner table. In fact, a Barolo DOCG must age in barrel for at least three years, counting from the 1st of January following the harvest. The first two years are spent in oak barrels, where the wine matures and mellows. The third year is spent in a type of container selected by the vintner, thus each Barolo acquires its unique personality before being bottled and further refined before hitting the market.
- Committment to obtaining the best product possible with all vintages, thus producing a smaller quantity because of the strict selection of the grapes.
- Top quality glass bottles, corks and packaging to preserve the wine for a long shelf life.
When you purchase a Barolo DOCG remember the time and hard work that is put into making it. Taste it and savor its qualities, then judge for yourself whether the money you spent on it was wotyh it
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