Rating: 4.0/5
This 2021 Barolo from Alberto Ballarin showcases a deep ruby colour with a clear appearance. The nose is pronounced, offering alluring notes of leather, red currant, and strawberry, with a hint of smoke. On the palate, the wine’s full body is dominated by high tannins and a grippy feel, balanced by medium plus acidity and a medium plus alcohol level, resulting in a dry and intense flavour profile featuring strawberry, raspberry, and tomato leaf flavours, which evolve to earthy notes of forest floor.
At a glance
- Type: Red
- Appearance: clear, deep, ruby
- Nose: Pronounced; leather, red currant, strawberry / smoke
- Palate: Body full body, Tannin high, Acidity medium plus, Alcohol medium plus, Sweetness dry, Feel grippy, Flavour intensity pronounced
- Tastes: strawberry, raspberry, tomato leaf / forest floor
- Finish: long
- Development: Fully Developed
- Readiness: drink now but it will age
- Balanced: yes
- Complex: yes
Food pairings
- Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
- Wild mushroom risotto with parmesan
- Spicy chorizo and red bell peppers
- Pan-seared duck breast with cherry compote
- Roasted eggplant with goat cheese
- Grilled portobello mushrooms with olive tapenade
- Meatball sub with marinara sauce
- Seared tuna with roasted red peppers