Barolo
Piedmont, Italy · Nebbiolo
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Serving guidance
Serve Barolo at around 17°C, within a 16–18°C range. Check the bottle before pouring — these are practical targets, not lab-precise figures.
Decanting guidance
Young bottle: 60–120 minutes Low risk Firm, high tannin benefits from extended air contact before serving.
Developed: 30–60 minutes Medium risk
Mature / older: 0–30 minutes High risk — handle carefully Prioritize gentle sediment separation over prolonged aeration; fragile aromatics can fade quickly.
Glassware
Large-bowl red wine glass — chosen for how Barolo's aromatics and structure show best.
Style profile
About Barolo
Barolo is Piedmont's most structured Nebbiolo expression: firm tannin, high acidity, and a perfume of rose and tar that rewards patience in the glass and in the cellar.
Serving temperature, decanting duration, and glassware guidance reflect consensus ranges drawn from established wine-education references, including Court of Master Sommeliers service guidelines, Wine Folly's reference charts, and Guild of Sommeliers / Decanter magazine decanting guidance.