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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
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
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