La Festa del Barolo

would not be possible without the support of Riga Wine & Champagne partner – Rietumu Bank

Who doesn’t know Barolo? Possibly the most overused red wine in wine clichés! First and foremost, barolo is said to be the Wine of Kings and the King of Wines (whatever that may mean…). Secondly, a good barolo’s bouquet is said to be that of tar & roses.... Thirdly, barolo is said to be endowed with the most robust tannins. Fourthly, it's said that in youth, it's undrinkable… and some will still try to convince you today that it needs decades to become enjoyable! Fifthly, the two secret Barolo brotherhoods – the modernists and the traditionalists – are still at odds, and on Friday evenings in Alba, the capital of Barolo and truffles, they regularly have streetfights in the central square…

Nonsense, of course! Barolo, from the Barolo commune in Northern Italy (well, of course, it also comes with its neighbor barbaresco from the Barbaresco commune), is Italy's noblest wine. Case closed. Tannic, of course. But a true embodiment of grace! Drinkable and very much enjoyable even in youth!

What is this dinner about:

The last time we truly indulged in Barolo in Riga was before the pandemic, under the legendary leadership of Ian D'Agata. That’s precisely why it’s time for another Barolo feast, or La Festa del Barolo!

In the first part of the evening:

A tasting of the finest Barolo wines imported to Latvia, in a relaxed dinner atmosphere.

Wines:

• 2018 Roagna i Paglieri Langhe (Noble Wine)
• 2020 Rizzi Barbaresco (Noble Wine)
• 2020 Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera Cascina Nuova MAGNUM (Baltic XL)
• 2019 Francesco Rinaldi Barolo (Barents Wine Collectors)
• 2019 Enrico Serafino Barolo Monclivio (Tridens)
• 2015 Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo (Kabinett)
• 2017 Paolo Scavino Barolo Prapó (Barents Wine Collectors)
• 2017 Chiara Boschis Via Nuova Barolo (Baltic XL)
• 2019 Vietti Barolo Lazzarito (Interbaltija Amber)
• 2016 Vietti Barolo Riserva (Interbaltija Amber)
• 2013 Oddero Barolo Villero JEROBOAM (Baltic XL)

In the second part of the evening:

Guests are invited to the feast with their favorite bottles of Barolo and Barbaresco to treat themselves and share with others in the second half of the evening.

Chef & Menu:

Valters Zirdziņš and the B7 team will take care of a multi-course menu perfectly paired with the Barolo feast. Truffles? There will be!

Moderators:

Aigars Nords and representatives from leading Barolo importers.

What to bring:

A bottle of Barolo, so you have something to enjoy yourself and something to share with others.