- Last updated on April 3, 2023
Welcome! This is our Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso review.
Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso is an exquisite red wine hailing from the renowned Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy.
Made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes, this wine is a prime example of the region’s superior winemaking tradition.
The wine is aged in oak barrels for months and is then left to mature in the bottle for an additional 12 months, resulting in a refined and complex wine.
Find below our Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso Review
- Brand: Cavalier Bartolomeo
- Grape Varietal:Â Nebbiolo
- Region:Â Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Blackberry & Plum fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 59-68 °F (15-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 10-20 Years
- Price Range: ~$40
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso review: What's its color?
Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso has a deep ruby color with slight garnet hues around the rim, indicating its maturity.
When swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its full-bodied nature.
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Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso taste like?
Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged months in oak barrels.
It is then left to mature in the bottle for an additional 12 months, resulting in a complex and elegant wine.
Is Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso review: Which food pairs well with it?
Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso pairs well with a range of dishes, including roasted meats, such as lamb and beef.
It pairs also very well with rich and hearty pasta dishes, such as mushroom risotto, beef ragù or truffle tagliolini.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolate.
Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso review: What's its alcohol content?
Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso wine’s alcohol content is 14.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Cavalier Bartolomeo?
Here is an extract from the Cavalier Bartolomeo website itself:
“Our company was founded in 1924 by grandfather Cavalier Bartolomeo, who learned to vintage the grapes of his own vineyards thanks to his father.
Three generations later, most of the vines are now renewed except for those belonging to the Nebbiolo da Barolo, which remained intact and untouched“
Conclusion
Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso is an exceptional wine that showcases the best of Piedmont’s winemaking traditions in the Barolo area.
The wine’s complex aromas and flavors, as well as its full-bodied texture and well-structured tannins, make it a wine to be savored and enjoyed.
Its versatility in food pairings also makes it an excellent choice for a variety of occasions, whether enjoyed with a hearty meal or on its own.
Cavalier Bartolomeo Barolo Altenasso is a must-try for any wine enthusiast and is a testament to the quality of Italian winemaking.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
