Rivetto Barolo Leon Riserva
75cl
/
14.5% Vol
Outstanding Barolo Riserva, produced only in the best vintages. Barrel ageing takes place in large Slavonian and Hungarian oak casks, and it is then bottle-aged for a total of 5 years. This is a traditional-style Barolo that can be enjoyed now but will evolve beautifully for 25+ years. Rivetto is a 100% organic and biodynamic winery where farming and winemaking coexist in symbiosis with nature. If drinking now, decant for at least 1 hour beforehand and enjoy!
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Rivetto Barolo Leon Riserva
€64.50
Ex Tax: €52.44
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of red fruits, mushrooms, cedar and leather, hints of violets and cornflowers
Palate
Full-bodied with layers of flavours of red fruits, cedar, smoke and truffles, firm tannins and a long finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
100% Nebbiolo
Alcohol %
14.5%
Estate/Producer
Rivetto
Country
Italy
Region/AOC
Piedmont
Vintage
2018
Making Techniques
Aged for 5 years in a mixture of Slavonian and French oak
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
15-20 years
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Decanter - Gold Medal
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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