Barolo

Italy is all about great wine, and one of the stars is Barolo. Barolo is the namesake of a little village in Piemonte, one of the best wine producing regions in Italy. Barolo is bold, flavorful and tannic with a high alcohol volume. In other words, delicious! It's produced from Nebbiolo grapes, which also make Barbaresco wine, and it must be aged for at least 3 years before being sold. The sommeliers say Barolo has flavors of cherry, leather, and my favorite truffles, which is another delicacy native to Piemonte. My palate isn't quite advanced enough (yet) to pick up the truffles, but I'll keep looking!

Barolo will definitely be a stop on the the Italy tour!