Barolo
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Barolo is a red denominazione di origine controllata e garantita wine produced in the northern Italian region of Piedmont. It is made from the nebbiolo grape and is often described as one of Italy's g
Barolo, like most nebbiolo-based wines, is known for its light colour and lack of opacity.
Marchesi di Barolo 1952, first producer to label it as Barolo
In addition to being a prominent figure in the Risorgimento, Count Cavour played a significant role in the development of modern-day Barolo
The use of small French oak barrique barrels is a winemaking technique associated with "modernist" Barolo producers
Piedmont wine
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Piedmont wine is the range of Italian wines made in the region of Piedmont, in the northwestern corner of Italy. The best-known wines from the region include Barolo and Barbaresco. They are made from
Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour was not only the first prime minister of the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia during the Risorgimento, but also a prominent vineyard owner who introduced many French viticultural techniques to the region.
A Cabernet Sauvignon/Barbera blend from the Langhe DOC
A Dolcetto d'Alba
A Barolo from the Serralunga d’Alba region