{"title":"Barolo: Great Italian Wine","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Barolo\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Wine of Kings, King of Wines” is an Italian red wine produced in the Piedmont region, Italy. It is primarily made from the Nebbiolo grape variety and is known for its complex structure and aromas of red fruits, flowers and leather. Barolo is considered one of Italy's best red wines and is particularly valued for its aging potential.","products":[{"product_id":"giribaldi-barolo-italie","title":"Giribaldi - Barolo - 2015","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eConsidered one of the best red wines in the world, many have referred to \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo\u003c\/strong\u003e as the “king of wines, wine of kings”. The territory of Barolo is small, all hills, on arid land with a single grape variety: \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e . Coming from \u003cstrong\u003eorganic\u003c\/strong\u003e farming, this Mario Giribaldi vintage is the fruit of several years of patience. The wine matures in French oak barrels for 2 years, then is left for at least 1 year in bottle in the estate's underground cellars. The wine reveals an intense ruby ​​red color with orange highlights from the few years of aging. On the palate, we find \u003cstrong\u003ered fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003estrawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003echerry\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eraspberries\u003c\/strong\u003e complemented by notes of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e , cloves and \u003cstrong\u003edates\u003c\/strong\u003e . The tannins give a superb structure and envelop the palate. A fine acidity balances the flavors, which gives this wine a unique \u003cstrong\u003eelegance\u003c\/strong\u003e . The length in the mouth is remarkable and prolongs the pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giribaldi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36668857712795,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/Giribaldi-Barolo-Italie.jpg?v=1652170273"},{"product_id":"gianni-gagliardo-barolo-del-comune-di-monforte-dalba-italie","title":"Gianni Gagliardo - Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba - 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gianni Gagliardo - Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba cuvée comes from the commune of Monforte d'Alba, in the south-east of the Barolo appellation, in Piedmont's Langhe. It brings together two vineyards of opposite character: a plot facing south and south-east, which brings volume and depth, and a plot facing east, overlooking a cool valley, which offers tension and aromatic lift. The hills here enjoy a continental climate, with hot summers and cool autumns ideal for the slow ripening of Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nebbiolo from the two plots is harvested separately at full ripeness, then vinified with extended maceration in order to extract the tannic structure typical of the Monforte terroirs. The wine then undergoes long ageing, of around thirty months, in large oak vats (foudres) and previously used casks, which polishes the tannins without masking the fruit or the floral finesse of the grape variety. The cuvée is produced in limited quantities, in numbered bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003edried flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erose\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egeranium\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003estewed plum\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecrème brûlée\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etobacco leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edried red fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bouquet blends dry leaves, dark fruit and caramelised touches. The broad, deep palate rests on remarkably silky tannins and stretches into a classic, austere and long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Goût du Vin","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":59499050860892,"sku":null,"price":81.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/r096.png?v=1791981352"},{"product_id":"giulia-negri-barolo-la-tartufaia-italie","title":"Giulia Negri - Barolo La Tartufaia - 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Tartufaia brings together grapes from two vineyards in the Barolo appellation: Serradenari, on the cool heights of La Morra, and Brunate, one of the most sought-after crus, straddling La Morra and the commune of Barolo. West-facing Brunate rests on sand-rich Tortonian clays with an alkaline pH, which give thick-skinned grapes and a rounder, more approachable Nebbiolo. The continental climate of the Langhe supports slow ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentation is spontaneous, carried out in 60-hectolitre wooden vats, with skin maceration of around forty days, slightly shorter than for the estate's other plots. The wine is then aged for twenty-four months in large 25-hectolitre Austrian oak casks, then bottled unfiltered. This patient, traditional style preserves the freshness of the fruit while refining the tannic frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003echerry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewild strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecandied fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erhubarb jam\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emint\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etarragon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ejuniper\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eforest floor\u003c\/strong\u003e. The generous, expressive red fruit is nuanced with herbal accents and an earthy, woody touch. The palate, both engaging and silky, combines fine tannins, lively acidity and a long, spicy, mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":59628685984092,"sku":null,"price":79.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 2 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":59628686016860,"sku":null,"price":158.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/barolo-latartufaia.png?v=1792761080"},{"product_id":"giulia-negri-barolo-serradenari-italie","title":"Giulia Negri - Barolo Serradenari - 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eSerradenari is the heart cru of Giulia Negri's estate, on the heights of La Morra, in the Barolo appellation. The vineyard lies at 480 metres, facing south-west, in a natural amphitheatre that envelops the bunches. The Messinian soils, clay-silt and sand over a calcareous marl layer with a slightly acidic pH, give small, thick-skinned grapes. These cool, high sites, surrounded by woods, imprint tension and finesse on the Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes, harvested by hand, ferment spontaneously with their native yeasts. Skin maceration lasts around forty-five days, the longest of the estate's three Barolo plots, to extract dense substance and fine tannins. The wine is then aged for some thirty months in 25-hectolitre Austrian oak casks, then bottled unfiltered, for a Barolo with great ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003erose\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewild strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eorange blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003echerry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eliquorice\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epepper\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewet stone\u003c\/strong\u003e. More floral and ethereal than La Tartufaia, the bouquet retains a tension that never lets up. The palate, precise and broad, rests on dense, fine tannins, a salinity that runs through the finish and remarkable length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":59628686147932,"sku":null,"price":112.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/barolo-serradenari.png?v=1792761085"},{"product_id":"giulia-negri-barolo-marassio-italie","title":"Giulia Negri - Barolo Marassio - 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarassio occupies the top of the Serradenari cru, on the heights of La Morra, in the Barolo appellation. It is the second-highest plot on Giulia Negri's estate, at 536 metres, on limestone and clay soils. This cool site, one of the highest in the Langhe, benefits from cool nights and slow ripening that preserve the acidity and aromatic finesse of Nebbiolo, even in hot years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nebbiolo grapes are harvested by hand and then carefully sorted in the cellar. Fermentation is spontaneous, with native yeasts, and skin maceration extends to some forty days. The wine is then aged for more than two years in large oak vessels, then bottled unfiltered, to retain all the purity and depth of this high-altitude Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003erose petals\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003echerry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eredcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eorange zest\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ementhol\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eliquorice\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bouquet, of aristocratic elegance, mingles small red fruits, flowers and spices, with a touch of forest floor. The palate, lively and precise, reveals its complexity with restraint, carried by still-tight but distinguished tannins, through to a long, fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":59628686410076,"sku":null,"price":171.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/barolo-marassio.png?v=1792761090"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-us\/collections\/barolo.oembed?page=2","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}