Barolo Docg

The esteemers of this table wine are numerous, all of which have exalted its characteristics, so much as to gain the fame of being 'the wine of the Kings and the king of wines!' Known and appreciated as far back as the Middle Ages by Kings and noblemen, where the Barolo was always present: however it was thanks to Camillo Benso di Cavour that the wine won its great success. In fact the Count personally dedicated his time to the cultivation of the vineyards and to the production of Barolo with excellent success, so much as to participate in competitions with the best producers of French wines.

 

Consumption

The Barolo DOCG is served with game (hare and pheasant), roasted meat, spicy cheese; if young it is also served with cold or warm Piedmontese hors d'oeuvres. The temperature must be 18°C; it is served in calices for red wines with tannic volume 8 or 9 years after vintage, depending on the year.

Identification

The labelling of Barolo Docg

Each label must carry a mention of the Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin besides all the other indications foreseen by law, such as: The determined Region from which the product originates; Denomination of the product composed of the combination of the variety of vine from which the wine originates and the geographic area in which that variety is cultivated; Nominal volume of the wine; Name or company name of the bottler and its registered address; Number and code of the bottler, which may also appear on the closing system (cork or cap); Name of the Country; Indication of the batch; Ecological indications.

 

 

 

I.D. card

Type
The Barolo DOCG is a table wine which is also produced in the 'Reserve' type.
Description
It is obtained exclusively from the grapes of the Nebbiolo vintage and its varieties Lampia, Michet and Rosé
Characteristics
On eye examination the Barolo DOCG is of an intense red colour. It has an intense and persistent smell, it is fruity and floral, and spicy. It has a minimum gradation of 13°C
Area of production
It includes the area of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and parts of the area of Monforte d'Alba, Novello, La Morra, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Diano d'Alba, Cherasco and Roddi, in the province of Cuneo
Selling period
All year round
Normative references
The Docg Barolo has been recognized with DPR of 01.07.1980, issued on GU of 22.01.1981

Further information

  1. Barolo Docg
    1. Additional facts

Producers

Barolo .

Quality labels

Docg .

Regions

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Protective Bodies