Complex sentence: Paired with light dishes low in protein, such as steamed vegetables, a Barolo will overwhelm the food; its tannins will react with the proteins on the tongue and sides of the mouth, accentuating the bitterness and drying the palate.
Split into simpler sentences: Paired with light dishes low in protein, such as steamed vegetables, a Barolo will overwhelm the food. Its tannins will react with the proteins on the tongue and sides of the mouth--accentuating the bitterness and drying the palate.