Description of the wine: It is the greatest Italian wine, known as "King of Wines and Wine of Kings." A red wine that has hints of red berries, cherry in liqueur and jam, as well as rose and withered violet, spices, licorice, cocoa, tobacco and leather. POrganoleptic characteristics: Barolo has a garnet red color, intense and characteristic smell and the taste is dry, full and harmonious. Historical-cultural information and curiosities: Barolo is a wine whose importance is documented with certainty since 1868. At the beginning of 1800, the Falletti family began to produce wine in their vineyards. For the arranged marriage of the last Marquis Falletti with Giulietta Colberto of Monlevriere, Barolo becomes famous in the most prestigious European courts. On the death of Giulietta the properties were divided and the production flaked. Moreover, as if that was not enough, phylloxera came during the Second World War period. The production started again only after the war, managing to achieve the DOC in 1966 and DOCG in 1980. A famous anecdote tells that the Marchesa Falletti, at the request of King Charles Albert to taste this wine, gave him 300 "carrà" of Barolo (a "carrà" is a barrel that contains 600 liters!). Serving suggestions: Barolo matches rightly with dishes such as roasted red meats, braised meats, game, truffle dishes, hard and seasoned chees. Production area: The production of this wine is concentrated in the heart of the Langhe hills, a few kilometers south of the city of Alba, in the territory of eleven municipalities: Barolo, La Morra, Monforte, Serralunga d'Alba, Castiglione Falletto, Novello, Grinzane Cavour, Verduno, Diano d'Alba, Cherasco and Roddi. Production techniques: According to the regulations, the aging is planned for three years, eighteen months of which in oak barrels, and becomes Reserve after five years. Grape varieties allowed for its production: Nebbiolo in single-variety vinification.
