BAROLO
DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA
Renowned the world over, this noble descendent of Nebbiolo wine has its roots in the Italian Unification. Many illustrious figures bore witness to its origins, like Marchesa Giulia Falletti di Barolo, Count Cavour and the first royalty from the House of Savoia. An austere, generous wine, quite ageable, which is considered a merit in Italian oenology. The municipalities in the Barolo production area are: La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Serralunga d’Alba (with its exceptionally well-preserved medieval military fortress), Castiglione Falletto (its symbol, a round medieval tower, is private property just like the manor), Novello, Grinzane Cavour, Verduno, Diano d’Alba, Cherasco and Roddi.
Municipality of Production
Vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, Monforte d’Alba, Barolo, Novello, La Morra, Verduno and Grinzane Cavour
Grape Variety
100% Nebbiolo
Aspect
South, South-West
Altitude (a.s.l.)
300-400 mt
Soil
Mid-hill, compact and deep bluish grey calcareous marls. Rich in trace minerals
Training system
Upwards-trained vertical-trellised with traditional Guyot pruning
Age of the vineyard (years)
10-40
Plant density
4,000 plants
Cropping level per hectare
68/72 ql grapes
Processing
Crushing/destemming, long submerged-cap maceration (based on the vintage)
Vinification
In stainless steel temperature controlled vats
Maturation
6 months in stainless steel vats
Ageing
24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels
Alcohol by volume
14% Vol (based on the vintage)
Acidity
5.4 g/l
Sugars (Reducers)
0.3-0.5 g/l
Characteristics
Red garnet colour with orangey nuances which become more accentuated as years go by; delicate, etheric, intense, full and lingering aromas; flavour warm, full, complex, dry and harmonious. Its austerity is linked to the presence of sweet and complex tannins
Serving temperature
18°-20°C
Recommended pairing
Excellent with roasts, game
Bottle size
0.75 L / 1.5 >
AWARDS >
GUIDA | guide | ANNATA | vintage | PUNTEGGIO | score | PREMI | awards |
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Asia Wine Trophy | 2018 | ||
Berliner Wine Trophy | 2018 | ||
Frankfurt International Trophy | 2018 | ||
Gilbert & Gaillard | 2018 | 93/100 | |
James Suckling | 2018 | 90/100 | |
Winescritic.com | 2018 | 91/100 | |
America Wine Awards | 2017 | ||
Asia Awards Asia Import News | 2017 | ||
Asia Wine Trophy | 2017 | ||
DWWA | 2017 | ||
European Wine Challange | 2017 | ||
Frankfurt International Trophy | 2017 | ||
Gilbert & Gaillard | 2017 | 90/100 | |
IWSC | 2017 | 95/100 | |
James Suckling | 2017 | 92/100 | |
Japan Award | 2017 | ||
Jeb Dunnuck | 2017 | 91/100 | |
London Awards | 2017 | ||
London Wine Competition | 2017 | 92/100 | |
Merum | 2017 | ||
Portugal Wine Trophy | 2017 | ||
Robert Parker | Wine Advocate | 2017 | 90/100 | |
Smdv-Canada | 2017 | Gold | |
Usa Wine Ratings | 2017 | 90/100 | |
Wine Expo Poland | 2017 | ||
Wine Front By Gary Walsh | 2017 | 91/100 | |
Wine Front By Mike Bennie | 2017 | 92/100 | |
Wine Pilot By Angus Hughson | 2017 | 91/100 | |
Wine Pilot By Marcell Kustos | 2017 | 93+/100 | |
Wine Prague | 2017 | ||
Wine Prague Printed & Digital | 2017 | ||
Wine Spectator | 2017 | 90/100 | |
WineCritic.com | 2017 | 93/100 | |
Tasted Andreas Larsson | 2016 | 92/100 | |
DWWA | 2016 | ||
Enos | 2016 | ||
Gardini Notes | 2016 | 93/100 | |
Gilbert & Gaillard | 2016 | 92/100 | |
Guida Vitae | 2016 | ||
Hipsterwine | 2016 | 9/10 | |
I Vini di Veronelli | 2016 | ||
IWC | 2016 | ||
IWR | 2016 | 90/100 | |
IWSC | 2016 | 96/100 | |
James Suckling | 2016 | 92/100 | |
Japan Award | 2016 | ||
London Awards | 2016 | ||
London Wine Competition | 2016 | ||
Luca Maroni | 2016 | 90/100 | |
Merum | 2016 | ||
Mundus Vini | 2016 | ||
Paris Wine Cup | 2016 | ||
Sakura | 2016 | ||
Sommeliers Choice Awards | 2016 | ||
Vinibuoni D'italia | 2016 | ||
Wine Expo Poland | 2016 | Silver | |
Winescritic.com | 2016 | 91/100 | |
Tasted Andreas Larsson | 2015 | 91/100 | |
Beverage Testing Institute BTI | 2015 | ||
DAWA | 2015 | Commended | |
DWWA | 2015 | Commended | |
Di Wine Taste | 2015 | 4 diamanti | |
Gilbert & Gaillard | 2015 | 91/100 | |
Guida Prosit | 2015 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | 2015 | ||
James Suckling | 2015 | 93/100 | |
Jancis Robinson | 2015 | 16,5/20 | |
Japan Award | 2015 | ||
Merum | 2015 | JLF | |
Mundus | 2015 | ||
Sakura | 2015 | ||
Wine Expo Poland | 2015 | Silver | |
Wine Spectator | 2015 | 93/100 | |
Winescritic.com | 2015 | 92/100 | |
Zosimo Wine Selection | 2015 | 96/100 | |
DAWA | 2014 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | 2014 | ||
James Suckling | 2014 | 90/100 | |
Jancis Robinson | 2014 | 15.5/20 | |
Luca Maroni | 2014 | 90/100 | |
Merum | 2014 | ||
Di Wine Taste | 2013 | 4 diamanti | |
Guida Prosit | 2013 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | 2013 | ||
James Suckling | 2013 | 91/100 | |
Jancis Robinson | 2013 | 16/20 | |
Wine Spectator | 2013 | 90/100 | |
Guida Vitae | 2012 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | 2012 | ||
James Suckling | 2012 | 90/100 | |
Wine Enthusiast | 2012 | 90/100 | |
Wine & Spirits Magazine | 2011 | Tasted | |
Guida Vitae | 2011 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | 2011 | ||
Merum | 2011 | ||
Wine Enthusiast | 2011 | 90/100 | |
Wine Spectator | 2011 | 90/100 | |
I Vini di Veronelli | 2010 | ||
James Suckling | 2010 | 92/100 | |
Wine Enthusiast | 2010 | 93/100 | |
Wine & Spirits Magazine | 2009 | 93/100 | |
I Vini di Veronelli | 2009 | ||
James Suckling | 2008 | 92/100 | |
Wine & Spirits Magazine | 2007 | Tasted | |
Winesurf | 2002 | 90/100 | |
Wine Spectator | 1995 | 92/100 |