While the color of the wine is a pale brick red, it has a bold mouth feel with rigid tannin and slightly higher alcohol content (14%). The wines of Barolo are aged for at least 18 months in barrel and are released after a total of 3+ years having subtle notes of spice, rose, cherry and fig. Expressive aromatic truffles in the fall are a match made in heaven when served with Barolo, but it matches well with grilled meats, lamb, chicken or risotto with mushrooms.