What does Barolo mean in Italian?
What does Barolo mean in Italian? Barolo is a red wine produced in the Piedmont region of Italy. The wines are made from Nebbiolo, a small, thin skinned red grape varietal generally high in acid and tannins.
What are the rules for Barolo wine?
Barolo has one of the toughest ageing requirements in Italy. Even the “standard” Barolo must be aged for a minimum of 38 months, spending at least 18 months in barrels made from oak or chestnut. Barolo Riserva has to be aged in the cellar for 62 months, including at least 18 months in oak, before release.
When should you drink Barolo?
Aged wines will taste softer and smoother – the science of which you can read about here. In summary, though, an aged Barolo will be a lot more pleasant to drink. The amount of time needed for this development will vary, although 10-20 years is a good starting point for most Barolo wines.
Is Barolo same as Pinot Noir?
Barolos are made from the Nebbiolo grape, and they tend to be juicy (like Pinot Noir) and very tannic (unlike Pinot Noir). Barolos are especially distinctive for their rose petal and tar aromas, and pair terrifically with white truffles, which are also grown in the same region of Italy.