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Riserva Barolo

2013 Barolo Nebbiolo

The Alberto Ballarin Riserva Barolo, a stunning example of a Nebbiolo, showcases the beautiful complexities that the Barolo region is renowned for. This wine presents a deep crimson hue, inviting you into an aromatic experience rich with notes of dark cherry, tar, and rose petals. On the palate, it is full-bodied, offering a delightful interplay of high acidity and assertive tannins that create a robust structure, ensuring its aging potential. The fruit intensity is prominent, highlighting a wealth of ripe red and black fruit flavors complemented by earthy undertones and a hint of spice. This Barolo is wonderfully dry, making it a remarkable choice to savor alongside hearty dishes or simply to enjoy on its own. With its remarkable depth and elegance, the Alberto Ballarin Riserva Barolo stands as a true testament to its region.

Tasting notes:


Rose Petal

Rose Petal

Cherry

Cherry

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Mushroom Risotto, Veal with Mushrooms, Ossobuco

Region:


Barolo
Barolo

Revered as the "king of wines" and the "wine of kings," Barolo is one of Italy's top red wines. Don't let its pale color fool you—a good Barolo packs a serious punch. Barolo is made from Nebbiolo, a grape that is famously complex, with a love-it-or-hate-it potpourri aroma often described as "tar and roses." As well as these savory and floral notes, other flavors you might find in your glass include red cherry, star anise and leather. While there are a lot of good Nebbiolo wines made in Piedmont, to gain the name "Barolo" a wine must come from the Barolo region. The wine also needs to spend 40 months aging before release, with at least 18 of those months spent in oak barrels. The DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) classification is the top tier for Italian wine classifications. It controls production methods and wine quality. Strict rules oversee the production of DOCG designated wines, including allowed varietals, winemaking procedures, barrel and bottle aging methods, grape ripeness and limits on grape yields during harvest. DOCG wines are also required to be officially tasted. DOCG bottles have numbered government seals across the neck of the bottle to prevent forgery.

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