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

Jeroboam (3L)

Peak

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2013

Roagna - Pira

Jeroboam (3L)

Peak

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2013

Roagna - Pira

Rehoboam (5L)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Brezza Castellero 2020

Undetermined

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2020

Brezza - Castellero

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Azelia Cerretta 2017

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2017

Azelia - Cerretta

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Belcolle Simposio 2021

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2021

Belcolle - Simposio

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Cantina Luigi Pira Marenca 2018

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2018

Cantina Luigi Pira - Marenca

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Piedmont Wines - Barolo

Francesco Rinaldi & Figli - Cannubi

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Paolo Scavino Bricco Ambrogio 2018

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2018

Paolo Scavino - Bricco Ambrogio

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Borgogno Riserva 1967

Decline

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 1967

Borgogno - Riserva

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Giacomo Conterno Francia 2010

Peak

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2010

Giacomo Conterno - Francia

Bottle (75cl)

Other appellations from the region Piedmont Wines

Asti Barbaresco Acqui Gattinara Gavi 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 dell'Alto Monferrato Coste della Sesia Dolcetto d'Acqui Dolcetto d'Alba Dolcetto d'Asti Dolcetto of 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 del Monferrato Casalese Langhe Lessona Loazzolo Malvasia di Casorzo d'Asti Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco Monferrato Nebbiolo d'Alba Piedmont Pinerolese Rubino di Cantavenna Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato Sizzano Valsusa Verduno Pelaverga