Origin: Italy (Piedmont)
Key regions: Italy (Piedmont — Barolo & Barbaresco)
Typical aromas: Tar, dried roses, sour cherry, truffle, tobacco
Produces wines with a relatively pale colour but monumental tannins and extreme acidity. Usually needs many years to mature.
Food pairing: Truffle dishes, hearty pot roasts, wild boar
Serving temperature: 16 - 18 °C