Barolo Wines Tips

If you have never heard the expression "Barolo, king of wines, wine of kings" then this is for you! Probably with Amarone della Valpolicella, one of Italy's best known and most prized denominations of origin. Nestled in the heart of Piedmont, the Barolo vineyard is one of the most beautiful in the region. Known for its gastronomy and in particular the white truffle of Alba, this wine region has many surprises in store for you. In this article we will discuss its history, how men have shaped it to become what it is today, without forgetting to talk about its produc...
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What to eat with a Barolo? The diversity of red wines found in the Barolo appellation allows for a multitude of food and wine pairings. The cuisine of Piedmont is as rich as its viticulture and as famous as the white truffle of Alba, so the combinations of flavors around Barolo wines are legion. The origin of this local gastronomy lies in the ancestral history of two worlds that live side by side: the nobility with a refined cuisine and the peasant world with a simpler but still tasty cuisine.From appetizer to dessert, the richness of this cuisine is such that ev...
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Aging your wine is an important step when you decide to build a cellar. One question that is important to ask and that will determine your future purchases is what type of consumer you are. If you are a wine lover who appreciates wines when they are open, expressive, on the fresh fruit, then you prefer to taste wines when they are young. On the other hand, if you appreciate wines with more complex, more evolved aromas, you are more likely to drink older wines. Below we will explain some important rules for aging wines and why some Barolo wines age better than othe...
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As with any other appellation, there is not one price but many, and in order to determine the price there are some important aspects to consider. In addition, it is important to bear in mind that there are several distribution channels, which necessarily imply different prices for the same wine. Whether you buy your wine from the winemaker, from a retailer (wine shop, wholesaler, supermarket), in the country or abroad, in a restaurant, the wine will never be sold at the same price. For all these entities that distribute wine, the costs related to production and ma...
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