Red
Barolo
By F.lli Giacosa, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy
The estate's entry-level Barolo, made entirely from Nebbiolo grown in the family's Langhe hillside vineyards.
Tasting notes
Ruby red turning garnet red with age. Ample and persistent bouquet, flowery with hints of rose, developing complex notes of leather and tar. Dry, full-bodied, well balanced and velvety on the palate.
Pairs well with
Excellent with red meats, roasted, skewered or grilled, and especially with wild game.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barolo DOCG
- Grape
- Nebbiolo
- Vinification
- By regulation, the Nebbiolo grapes mature in wooden casks for two years and a further year in the bottle before the wine can be called Barolo.
- Serving temperature
- Room temperature, approximately 18C.
- Storage
- Store the bottle horizontally, in a dark room, away from sudden temperature changes.
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