Barolo Franco Serra
You may have heard of the wine, Barolo and the grape variety, Nebbiolo. If you want to learn about Barolo and the grape that goes into making it, then read on!
Where is Barolo Produced?
Barolo is a fine wine produced in the town of Alba, Piedmont in Italy. The wine region can be found in the North West of Italy and the wine is made from Nebbiolo grapes.
What are the characteristics of Nebbiolo?
Nebbiolo is a grape variety absolutely prized by wine growers as it is considered as a noble wine grape variety. This is because Nebbiolo grapes are larger, darker in colour and are higher in tannins than other red grape varietals. These features make the grape juice ideal for long aging; this means the wines are more expensive compared to other wines from Italy made with smaller grapes and which are aged for less time. Nebbiolo comes from the Italian “nebbia” which directly translated into English means fog, presumably because the wines are grown in a climate that is foggy.
As the Nebbiolo grape is so complex, some wine makers consider that the grape is difficult to work with. This is because the grape juice can be changeable, moody and unpredictable through the aging process. However, more often than not, the wine that is produced is well worth the unpredictability (perhaps not for the wine producer, but certainly for the Barolo drinker!) The intricate perfume of aromas including the gentle scents of dried violets and sour cherries and a lingering taste on the palate reminiscent of truffles, wild herbs and tobacco immediately make you think of that foggy north-western Italian region where Barolo is produced.
Barolo pairs really well with full-flavoured cheeses including cheese from Italy, Dolce Latte and Gorgonzola and the French, Roquefort even. Good quality Barolo wines can retail anywhere between £40-£70 per bottle. If you want to give a wine that is known for quality, elegance and longevity, then Barolo wines are perfect.
Barolo Wine Gifts
If you are searching for wine gifts that include Barolo, why not buy Barolo Wine Gifts online? This could be a single 75cl bottle, such as Marchesi Barolo, Antario Barolo or Franco Serra Barolo too. To add a little more class to your wine gift, why not add a gift box and give Barolo Wine Sets? If that wasn’t enough to tempt you, choose a bottle of engraved Barolo or personalised Barolo as a wine gift for any special occasion.
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