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 Burlotto Massara 2018

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2018

Burlotto - Massara

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Palazzo Schiavino Massara 2016

Peak

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2016

Palazzo Schiavino - Massara

Bottle (75cl)

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2018

Valle Ilaria

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Borgogno Francesco Brunate 2020

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2020

Borgogno Francesco - Brunate

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Fratelli Alessandria Gramolere 2021

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2021

Fratelli Alessandria - Gramolere

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Azienda Agricola Gomba 2021

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2021

Azienda Agricola Gomba

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Borgogno Fossati 2019

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2019

Borgogno - Fossati

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo L'Astemia Pentita 2018

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2018

L'Astemia Pentita

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Bruna Grimaldi Badarina 2019

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2019

Bruna Grimaldi - Badarina

Bottle (75cl)

Peak

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2015

Ricossa

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo G.D. Vajra Bricco delle Viole 2008

Peak

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2008

G.D. Vajra - Bricco delle Viole

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Piedmont Wines - Barolo

Soggetto

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Icardi Fossati 2018

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2018

Icardi - Fossati

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Cascina Boschetti Combe 2017

Undetermined

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2017

Cascina Boschetti - Combe

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Silvio Grasso Annunziata Vigna Plicotti 2020

Undetermined

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2020

Silvio Grasso - Annunziata Vigna Plicotti

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Gaja Dagromís 2009

Peak

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2009

Gaja - Dagromís

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Borgogno Riserva 1996

Decline

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 1996

Borgogno - Riserva

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Tenuta Il Secolo 1989

Undetermined

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 1989

Tenuta Il Secolo

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 2019

Damilano

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Barolo Terre del Barolo Riserva 1962

Decline

Piedmont Wines - Barolo - 1962

Terre del Barolo - Riserva

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