The wine region of Barolo Chinato is located in the region of Barolo of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cappellano or the Domaine Cordero di Montezemolo produce mainly wines sweet, red and natural sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Barolo Chinato are Nebbiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Barolo Chinato often reveals types of flavors of chocolate, cinnamon or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or spices.
In the mouth of Barolo Chinato is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth. We currently count 57 estates and châteaux in the of Barolo Chinato, producing 57 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Barolo Chinato go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.
A very old grape variety grown in the Italian Piedmont. It has a great resemblance with the Freisa, which also comes from the same Italian region. Among the various massal selections made in Italy, we find lampia, michet and rosé. It can be found in Italy, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Mexico, the United States (California), Australia, etc. In France, it is practically unknown, perhaps because it is a delicate and demanding grape variety with, among other things, a fairly long phenological cycle.
While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...
The project was devised by FIS president Franco Maria Ricci and officially unveiled last week in Rome at the Foundation’s latest annual International Wine Culture Forum. ‘About four months ago I thought we should do some proper experiments to understand what happens to wine and vines in space. Eventually, I decided that this year’s FIS Forum had to be dedicated entirely to this subject,’ Ricci told Decanter. ‘My idea would be to understand if the vine can live and survive in space (and eve ...
Ministers have said plans to link duty tax more closely to alcohol levels (abv) from February 2023 will create a simpler and fairer system, but UK wine trade leaders have called for a government rethink. The issue is coming to a head as a government-led consultation period nears its 30 January deadline. While plans to abolish the premium tax rate on sparkling wine have been widely welcomed, the new system would see duty increase on some still and fortified wines. This could lead to price rises, ...
