Appellation Barolo - DOC - History and Wines

Barolo, often referred to as the "king of wines," is a controlled designation of origin (DOC) located in the prestigious wine region of Piedmont, Italy. Barolo is primarily produced from the Nebbiolo grape variety, renowned for its ability to produce wines with great longevity and complexity. Barolo wines are characterised by their captivating aromas of cherry, truffle, rose, and tar, combined with secondary notes of liquorice and cocoa. On the palate, they offer an impressive structure with firm tannins and a lively acidity, perfect for optimised cellaring.

The hilly terroir of Barolo, coupled with an ideal climate, provides perfect conditions for high-quality viticulture. The limestone and clay soils add a distinctive minerality to the wines. Subregions such as La Morra and Serralunga d’Alba also bring unique nuances to each vintage.

For wine enthusiasts looking to optimise their cellar, incorporating several bottles of Barolo is an excellent idea. These wines are not only treasures for immediate enjoyment but also long-term investments.

Key words: wine cellar management, cellar optimisation, long-ageing wines.

Wines of the Barolo - DOC appellation

Piedmont Wines Barolo Batasiolo Beni 2020

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2020

Batasiolo - Beni

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Casetta Case Nere 2016

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2016

Casetta - Case Nere

Bottle (75cl)

Peak

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2013

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Domaine Francesco Boschis : Barolo 2019

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2019

Domaine Francesco Boschis : Barolo

Bottle (75cl)

Other appellations from the region Wines of Piedmont

Asti Barbaresco Acqui Gattinara Gavi or Cortese di Gavi Ghemme Roero Albugnano Alta Langa Barbera d'Alba Barbera d'Asti Barbera del Monferrato Boca Bramaterra Canavese Carema Cisterna d'Asti Colli Tortonesi Collina Torinese Colline Novaresi Colline Saluzzesi Cortese of Alto Monferrato Coste della Sesia Dolcetto d'Acqui Dolcetto d'Alba Dolcetto d'Asti Dolcetto delle Langhe Monregalesi Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba Dolcetto di Dogliani Dolcetto d'Ovada Erbaluce di Caluso Fara Freisa d'Asti Freisa di Chieri Gabiano Grignolino d'Asti Grignolino of Monferrato Casalese Langhe Lessona Loazzolo Malvasia di Casorzo d'Asti Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco Monferrato Nebbiolo d'Alba Piemonte Pinerolese Rubino di Cantavenna Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato Sizzano Valsusa Verduno Pelaverga