Santa Elvira Barolo and Barbaresco are produced with highest standard of the Nebbiolo grapes from northern Italy in the Piedmont region, they are unique and very distinctive wines which display clear aromatic dry Cherry, rose, licorice and truffle notes expressing full-body, great balance, as well as elegance, finesse and complexity.
Santa Elvira Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy 2011
Region/ Country
Piedmont, Italy
Denomination
DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita)
Grapes Varieties
Nebbiolo
Color
Dark garnet with brick-orange hue
Bouquet
The nose reveals a complexity of dried Cherry, mocha, black licorice, tobacco leaves, and mineral undertones.
Taste
On the palate you get roundness with a full body and well-balanced supple tannins, accompanied by gorgeous velvety texture, hints of dark cherry and cinnamon, this wine displays a long and persistent lingering finish.
Category
Red Wine
Alcohol Content
13.5% vol.
Serving temperature
Between 17° C to 21° C
Food pairing Suggestion
Mixed Cheeses, mushroom dishes, osso buco, Short ribs, hearty meat-based stews, grilled lamb as well as duck with rich or hearty sauces.