One of my greatest joys in wine is opening a mature Barolo, as it is for those who understand and appreciate the greatness of maturity in a classic red wine
The wines of Barolo are widely known to be amongst the best red wines of Italy. Coming from the Piedmont region of north-west Italy, they are made from the noble Nebbiolo grape variety and though lighter in colour than some other red grape varieties, such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon, the wines have deep flavours, fine tannic structure, high acidity, complexity and the ability to age well.