Rivetto Barolo Del Comune di Serralunga 2021
75cl
/
14.5% Vol
Barolo from the hillside vineyards of Serralunga d'Alba. Rivetto is a fully biodynamic estate where nature and winemaking coexist in harmony. A full-bodied wine with an intense and beautifully perfumed nose, typical of Nebbiolo. Aged according to tradition for around 30 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by at least eight months in bottle before release.
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Rivetto Barolo Del Comune di Serralunga 2021
€62.50
Ex Tax: €50.81
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of roses, violets, red berries, smoke and leather
Palate
Elegant and well balanced wine on the palate with red berries, good acidity, hint of smoke and earthy notes, fine tannins and a long finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
100% Nebbiolo
Maturation
30 months in 30hL Slavonian and French oak barrels
Alcohol %
14.5%
Estate/Producer
Rivetto
Country
Italy
Region/AOC
Piedmont
Vintage
2021
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Up to 10 years
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Wine Enthusiast - 91 Points
James Suckling- 94 Points
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.
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