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Barolo Chinato, What is it?
Barolo Chinato is an astonishing aromatized and fortified wine that is exclusive to the Barolo region…
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Discovering Barolo, The Wine of Kings
Barolo is regarded one of Italy’s greatest wines, with the best expression of the Nebbiolo grape varietal (see Valtellina for other expressions of this grape variety). Although its origins are shrouded in obscurity, its rise to prominence is not.
Supposedly, the red wines of this region were…
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What are the finest Crus of Barolo
Certain vineyard locations have historically enjoyed greater reputation and produced more distinct wines according to Barolo region locals and Piedmont wine professionals. The higher costs paid by négociants for grapes and wines from these specific vineyards reinforce this idea of higher quality…
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About the exceptional Piedmont vintages of the 1990s and 2000s for Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera
Even though the wines from Piedmont (Italy) have known some good vintages in the 1990s and 2000s, there have been 6 vintages that were particularly and unanimously recognized as exceptional vintages..
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Tasting note: ‘La Serra’, Roberto Voerzio, 2018
Comments = Finesse, purity and length are the key words to best describe this exceptional wine. A wide aromatic range, a perfect balance between aromas-acid and aromas-tannins. A long, fairly round and complex finish. In short, everything is there to make a great wine with great aging potential.
Final Grade = A+
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Tasting Note: Barolo, Fontanafredda, La Rosa, 2016
Comments = Powerful but elegant, this beautifully made Nebbiolo has still a lot of aging potential. It is a typical example of what a very good Barolo should be
Final Grade = A