Italy (意大利) - The Northwest - Barolo
Barolo (巴络络)

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A sub category of Barolo DOCG, Barolo covers some 3,100 acres of which are divided into 11 communes just south of the city of Alba. They are Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, Diano d’Alba, Grinzane Cavour, Monforte d’Alba, Novello, Cherasco, La Morra, Roddi and Verduno. The best vineyards are La Morra and Barolo to the western half of the zone, and Monforte d’Alba, Castiglione Falleto and Serralunga to the eastern half of the zone.

Many producers today now bottle single vineyard cuvées as well as basic bottling. These often command and carry a hefty price tag.

Barolo sees some of the broadest, most open vineyard sites located within the commune of Barolo. The best-known cru in the commune is Cannubi, Sarmassa and part of Brunate.

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Soils:
The soils are rich in minerals ie magnesium in the west, iron in the east. Mainly - limestone, clay, marl, and sand.

From left to right: Limestone, Clay, Marl, and Sand.

Weather Conditions:
This area experiences long autumns (With fogs, thus enabling ripening); severe winters and warm summers. Hail storms and spring frosts are concerns and may exist from time to time. Most of the vineyards are situated on hillsides for good drainage and exposed to the sun, with the vines generally facing south.

From left to right: Long Autumns, Micro Climates, Severe Winters, and Warm Summers.
Wine Style:
The wine style from Barolo is often broad, open and youthful with plush and warm tannins when young. Other descriptors include velvety, supple, feminine, often associated as classic.
Best Producers:
Please see the main page on Barolo.

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