{"title":"Buy Barolo Wine: Traditional Crus, Modern Single-Vineyards and Age-Worthy Nebbiolo Reds from Piedmont","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eBarolo Wine: A Guide to Piedmont’s Greatest Red\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"A bottle of Barolo wine (Castello di Grinzane Cavour) on a wooden barrel with hazelnuts, a corkscrew, and a red \u0026quot;Mr. D Wine Merchant Barolo Wine Buyer's Guide\u0026quot; book in the foreground, against a rustic wine cellar background with barrel-arches overlooking a vineyard.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/Barolo_MrDWine.webp?v=1782436504\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBarolo wine at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed, often pale with garnet rim, dry, full-bodied, 13.5-15% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Nebbiolo (required by DOCG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiedmont, Italy, in eleven Langhe communes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive most prominent communes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba, Monforte d'Alba\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried cherry, sour cherry, rose petal, orange peel, dried herbs, leather, tobacco, truffle, forest floor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTannin and acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth high; tannins aggressive when young, softening with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOCG aging rule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMin 38 months total, 18 in oak; Riserva 62 months, 18 in oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice tiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder $40 (avoid), $45-60 (entry), $60-90 (sweet spot), $90-150 (cru), $150-300 (collector), $300+ (icon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest vintages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2010 (legendary, mature), 2013 (classic), 2016 (exceptional), 2019 (cellar-worthy), 2020 (generous), 2021 (promising)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTajarin with butter and Parmigiano, braised meat, mushrooms, hard aged cheese, truffle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60-64°F in a Burgundy-style bowl (not a Bordeaux glass)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes for young Barolo, observe before decanting mature Barolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderrated category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillage-level Barolo from top producers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest price trap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamous cru from an average producer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Barolo wine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eBarolo is a dry red wine made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in eleven communes of the Langhe hills in Piedmont, in northwest Italy. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.langhevini.it\/en\/\" title=\"DOCG rules\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDOCG rules\u003c\/a\u003e require the wine to be aged for a minimum of 38 months before release, with at least 18 of those months in oak barrels. Barolo Riserva must be aged at least 62 months, also with 18 in oak. Barolo's reputation rests on the structure of the Nebbiolo grape, the geography of the eleven communes, and the rigorous aging standards applied before the wine reaches the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe grape behind Barolo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/nebbiolo\" title=\"nebbiolo\"\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/a\u003e is one of Italy's most distinctive varieties, named after \u003cem\u003enebbia\u003c\/em\u003e, the autumn fog that typically settles over the Langhe at harvest time. Nebbiolo has thin skins and produces wines that are pale in color but exceptionally high in tannin and acidity. The grape is genetically distinct from international varieties, producing a structure completely different from Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/pinot-noir\" title=\"Pinot Noir\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Barolo comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarolo is made exclusively within the boundaries of eleven communes around the town of Barolo, in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/piedmont-wine\" title=\"Piedmont\"\u003ePiedmont\u003c\/a\u003e region of northwest Italy. The five most important communes are Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba, and Monforte d'Alba. The other six are smaller, but the wines from all eleven share the same DOCG status. The total production area is small, and the geology shifts dramatically from village to village. Two producers can harvest the same grape, in the same vintage, five miles apart, and produce wines with entirely different structural and aromatic profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does Barolo wine taste like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarolo presents a complex aromatic profile that moves beyond the traditional descriptor of \"tar and roses,\" featuring dried cherries, orange peel, and earthy forest notes. Young Barolo offers sour cherry, cranberry, orange zest, dried thyme, tea leaves, anise, and crushed rocks. Mature Barolo transitions these bright signals into dried fruit, autumn leaves, leather, tobacco, truffle, dried flowers, and cedar. The wine transitions from fresh primary fruit to savory tertiary notes over a decade in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarolo offers richness through layering rather than weight. The fruit is rarely lush or jammy; instead, it delivers red fruit, high acidity that provides lift, firm tannins, and a long savory finish. It combines the perfume and transparency of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/burgundy-red\" title=\"Burgundy\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e with the tannin and structure of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\" title=\"Cabernet Sauvignon\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Barolo is paler than you expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common misconception is that Barolo's pale color indicates a light-bodied wine. In reality, Nebbiolo naturally contains less color pigment than most red grapes, resulting in a pale rim and translucent appearance that masks its massive tannin and structure. Barolo presents a different profile from wines where dark color equals power; it has the color of Pinot Noir and the grip of a young Cabernet. Buyers should judge Barolo by its palate structure rather than its visual density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Barolo changes with air\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Barolo (roughly one to twelve years old) often changes dramatically with air. A freshly opened bottle may seem tight, tannic, and angular, but after one to three hours of decanting, the fruit becomes more expressive and the tannins soften. Mature Barolo (fifteen to twenty-plus years) is highly fragile. The tertiary aromas of truffle and forest floor can dissipate with too much oxygen. For mature bottles, it is best to stand the bottle upright, open it 30 to 60 minutes before serving, and decant only if sediment is excessive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuyer's insight: why Barolo should be sold as a place, not a trophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreating Barolo purely as a luxury collectible obscures its true nature as a highly transparent expression of geography. While Barolo is famous for its ageability and critical scores, the grape's ability to transmit the distinct terroirs of villages like Serralunga, La Morra, and Castiglione Falletto is its most important characteristic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second common mistake is treating Barolo like Cabernet Sauvignon. Buyers expecting dark color, dense fruit, and broad texture are often surprised by Barolo's pale color, high acidity, and aggressive tannin. Barolo requires time in the glass to reveal its complexity, whereas a Napa Cabernet often presents its full profile immediately. The best Barolo recommendation matches the buyer's patience rather than simply seeking the most powerful wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Barolo wine is made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNebbiolo is one of the first varieties to bud in spring and the last to ripen in autumn, often harvested in late October when the fog rolls across the Langhe hills. The thin skins produce pale wine in color, but high tannin and acid create one of the most age-worthy red wines on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe DOCG aging rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy law, Barolo must be aged for a minimum of 38 months before release, with at least 18 of those months in oak barrels. Barolo Riserva must be aged for at least 62 months, again with a minimum of 18 in oak. This mandatory wait creates a real cost floor in the category, as the long aging represents significant capital tied up by the producer before a single bottle generates revenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional vs modern Barolo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional-versus-modern debate in Barolo winemaking defined the 1990s, centering on maceration times and oak usage. Traditionalists utilized long macerations on the skins and large old Slavonian oak \u003cem\u003ebotti\u003c\/em\u003e, producing wines that were austere when young but magnificent with age. Modernists favored shorter macerations and new French barriques to create softer tannins and earlier accessibility. Today, most great producers operate in the middle, combining clean, precise winemaking with a restrained approach to oak that preserves Nebbiolo's ability to transmit terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBarolo by commune: how the villages taste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the eleven communes of Barolo, four shape the conversation most: Serralunga d'Alba, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, and Monforte d'Alba. The distinct soil compositions of these villages produce noticeable differences in the finished wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSerralunga d'Alba\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerralunga d'Alba produces wines characterized by structure, authority, and deep mineral notes of iron and stone. These wines are built for extended aging and carry a serious, commanding profile even in warmer vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLa Morra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Morra produces wines defined by perfume and elegance, offering notes of roses, red cherry, and spice. The best La Morra wines deliver immense complexity with grace and lift, providing a more approachable entry point to the denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCastiglione Falletto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastiglione Falletto provides a balance point between perfume and power, offering minerality, structure, and approachability. This commune sits in the center of the region and frequently produces some of the most complete and balanced wines in Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMonforte d'Alba\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonforte d'Alba produces wines with darker fruit, powerful structure, and a deep mineral core. These wines are often brooding and typically require a decade of cellaring before fully revealing their complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThe commune around Barolo itself: Vajra and Bricco delle Viole\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe village of Barolo itself, located on the western edge of the denomination, includes the high-elevation Bricco delle Viole vineyard at over 400 meters. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gdvajra.it\/it\/homepage\" title=\"G.D. Vajra estate\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eG.D. Vajra estate\u003c\/a\u003e, founded in 1972 by Aldo Vaira, has been a benchmark steward of this cru. Vaira began managing the family vineyards in 1968 at age 15 and earned organic certification by 1971, making him a pioneer of organic viticulture in Piedmont. The wines from this elevated, west-facing site are scented, vertical, and precise, demonstrating the profound impact of altitude and specific village terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine tips: Barolo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive tips to maximize a Barolo budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe at the proper temperature.\u003c\/strong\u003e American room temperature is usually too warm for Barolo. At 72°F, the wine tastes more alcoholic and severe. Serve it slightly cool, around 60 to 64°F, in a large Burgundy-style bowl to allow space for the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen the bottle early.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young Barolo requires time to open up. Pull the cork before beginning to cook dinner rather than when the meal is served, allowing the wine to express its full range by the time the food is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the wine to the timeline.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not buy the most structured young Barolo for immediate consumption. For drinking tonight, look for an older vintage, a wine from La Morra, or a village-level Barolo from a top producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a cellar by commune.\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore Barolo by learning the villages and producers rather than chasing famous labels. Buying in pairs—two from La Morra, two from Serralunga—allows for comparative tasting over a five- to ten-year horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalibrate expectations.\u003c\/strong\u003e If transitioning from Cabernet Sauvignon, expect red fruit, acidity, tannin, and perfume rather than black fruit and oak width. Warmer vintages or wines from Monforte and Serralunga can provide a softer bridge for Cabernet drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBarolo wine price guide: what you get at each tier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarolo requires long mandatory aging before release, creating a real cost floor that shifts the dynamics at every pricing tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnder $40: a warning sign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Barolo priced under $40 is almost always a warning sign, usually indicating a compromise in production, storage, or sourcing. Because of the 38-month minimum aging requirement, legitimate Barolo cannot be produced cheaply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$45 to $60: entry Barolo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis entry tier provides a legitimate introduction to the category, usually featuring village-level wine built for early enjoyment. This is where La Morra works beautifully, offering approachable, aromatic wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$60 to $90: the serious drinking sweet spot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tier represents the sweet spot for many buyers, offering better producers, distinct commune identity, and significant ageability. This is an ideal range for exploring the stylistic differences between the communes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$90 to $150: cru and top-producer territory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tier features famous vineyards and top-producer reputations, demanding careful selection to avoid average producers utilizing famous cru names. Quality and cellar potential increase significantly when buying from established estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$150 to $300: collector, mature, and special bottles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWines in this tier carry a specific story: a mature vintage, an important cru, a rare allocation, or a Riserva designation. If there is no specific element to justify the price, buyers should exercise caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$300 and up: icon and scarcity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tier features iconic producers, rare vintages, and collector provenance, where scarcity drives the price as much as quality. Bottles from legendary traditionalist estates operate in this band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe three price traps in Barolo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three most common price traps in Barolo are buying a famous cru from an average producer, assuming Riserva automatically means higher quality, and relying on outdated 1990s producer reputations. In Barolo, the producer matters most, followed by the commune, the specific cru, and finally the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing and serving Barolo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarolo requires fat, salt, and earthy flavors rather than sweetness to balance its aggressive tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe classic pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature Barolo pairs exceptionally well with tajarin (thin Piemontese egg pasta) tossed in butter and Parmigiano, finished with shaved mushrooms. The fat and earth of the dish soften the wine's tannin and complement its savory tertiary notes, allowing the wine to become more generous with every bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairings by age and style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoung Barolo (1-7 years):\u003c\/strong\u003e Braised meat, brasato al Barolo, beef short rib, hearty meat ragù. The wine needs fat and protein to balance its tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle-aged Barolo (8-15 years):\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted lamb, grilled steak with herbs, aged hard cheese, mushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Barolo (15+ years):\u003c\/strong\u003e Tajarin with butter and Parmigiano, simple roasted poultry, white truffle dishes, dried-meat antipasti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard aged cheese:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parmigiano Reggiano 24 months or older, aged Castelmagno, aged pecorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice='1 1 [\"bullet_list\",{},\"list_item\",{}]'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruffle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fieradeltartufo.org\/en\/\" title=\"white truffle (Alba)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhite truffle (Alba)\u003c\/a\u003e and black truffle work beautifully with mature Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat not to pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid heavy sweet sauces, spicy food, and delicate fish, which clash with Barolo's acidity and tannin. Sweet sauces flatten the wine's acidity, while heat amplifies the tannin into bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe Barolo at 60 to 64°F in a large Burgundy-style bowl to allow space for its perfume. Young Barolo benefits from one to three hours of air; mature Barolo should be opened 30 to 60 minutes before serving and tasted first. An open bottle keeps two to three days with a stopper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy Barolo from Mr D Wine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mr D Wine Barolo collection is built around understanding the category village by village and producer by producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe producers stocked have been chosen to provide a clear path through the category, from first entry through serious collecting. This includes accessible La Morra Barolo for early drinking, benchmark crus like Bricco delle Viole, mature vintages ready to drink immediately, and collector-tier bottles from historic estates. Every producer in the collection earns their specific slot by demonstrating authentic regional character. Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/italian-red-wines\" title=\"Italian red wine selection\"\u003eItalian red wine selection\u003c\/a\u003e for context across categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBarolo vs Barbaresco vs Brunello vs Bordeaux: which should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing Barolo to other structured reds requires evaluating preferences for structure, richness, and familiarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBarolo vs Barbaresco: same grape, different personality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile both are made from Nebbiolo, Barolo offers more tannin and power for long aging, whereas Barbaresco provides more perfume, finesse, and earlier accessibility. Great Barbaresco is profoundly serious, but it is often ready to drink much sooner than a comparable Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBarolo vs Brunello di Montalcino\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/brunello-2016\" title=\"brunello\"\u003eBrunello di Montalcino\u003c\/a\u003e, made from Sangiovese, is typically warmer, rounder, and more generous, while Barolo is more aromatic, tannic, and savory. Brunello is often the easiest bridge between Napa Cabernet and Italian fine wine, whereas Barolo rewards patience and an appreciation for complexity over fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBarolo vs Bordeaux\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/bordeaux\" title=\"bordeaux\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/a\u003e provides familiar black fruit, oak, and broad texture, whereas Barolo demands more attention with its high acidity, pale color, and red fruit profile. The two wines answer different stylistic preferences rather than competing directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe structural summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarolo is the intellectual choice, Brunello is the emotional choice, and Bordeaux is the comfortable choice. While exceptions exist, this framework effectively categorizes the different experiences these structured reds provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about Barolo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat grape is Barolo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarolo must be made from 100% Nebbiolo by DOCG law. Nebbiolo produces wines pale in color, high in tannin and acid, with notes of rose, cherry, tar, and dried herbs. It behaves entirely differently from Sangiovese or Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is Barolo wine from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarolo comes from eleven communes in the Langhe hills of Piedmont, in northwest Italy, centered on the town of Barolo itself. The five most prominent communes are Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba, and Monforte d'Alba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Barolo so pale in color?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNebbiolo naturally has less color pigment than most red wine grapes. The pale rim is normal and not a sign of weak or aged-out wine. Barolo can be translucent in the glass and still have enormous tannin and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Barolo like Brunello?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in the sense that both are great Italian reds with long aging traditions. Brunello is usually warmer, rounder, and more generous, made from Sangiovese in Tuscany. Barolo is more aromatic, tannic, and intellectual, made from Nebbiolo in Piedmont.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I drink Barolo tonight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but the right one needs to be chosen carefully. For drinking tonight, look for an older vintage, a wine from La Morra or Castiglione Falletto, or a village-level Barolo from a producer known for elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Barolo so expensive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DOCG requires a minimum of 38 months of aging before release, with 18 months in oak. This represents over three years of capital tied up before a producer can sell a single bottle, establishing a high cost floor combined with limited land and small production volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the best Barolo vintage to buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2010 is legendary, with mature examples now drinking beautifully. 2013 is classic and underrated. 2016 is exceptional, one of the great modern Barolo vintages. 2019 is serious and cellar-worthy. 2020 is more generous and attractive earlier. 2021 is promising with classic structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does Barolo age?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntry Barolo from $45 to $60 is built for drinking within five to eight years. Mid-tier Barolo from $60 to $90 drinks well for eight to fifteen years. Serious Barolo from $90 to $150 often peaks between fifteen and twenty-five years. Top collector Barolo and Riserva from major producers can age 30 to 40 years or longer in great vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-falleto-asili-riserva-barbaresco-docg-italy-2011","title":"Bruno Giacosa Falleto Asili Riserva, Barbaresco DOCG, Italy 2011","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This is an incredible wine that reminds me of the perfect 2000 Barolo Rocche del Falletto. Flowers, spices, leather and animals. Dried mushrooms too. Then changes to Japanese ginger and lemon peel. Full-bodied but refined and so long. It has layers of fruit and power. Decadent. Ripe and intense. Perfect balance and harmony. 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Elegant and very Burgundy in profile, with a vibrant character and excellent length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15906398142554,"sku":"83326-20\/6PK","price":268.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/products\/Wine_Image_-_2019-09-14T161626.733.png?v=1568492205"},{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-falletto-barolo-docg-italy-2015","title":"Bruno Giacosa, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2017","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is broad and open-knit, offering plum, cherry, eucalyptus, juniper, licorice, tar, and tobacco flavors. Dense tannins add grip as this turns more compact on the finish...smooth texture and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e94 Pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28463162490970,"sku":"83588-17","price":176.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/products\/Wine_Image_-_2019-09-14T161626.733_2b9481ba-2256-4d10-8109-d1ec463ba72d.png?v=1568493641"},{"product_id":"falletto-di-bruno-giacosa-falletto-riserva-falleto-vigna-le-rocche-barolo-docg-italy-2012-magnum-1-5l","title":"Bruno Giacosa 'Falletto Riserva - Falleto Vigna Le Rocche' Barolo DOCG, Italy 2014 Magnum (1.5L)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The aromas are so seductive with dried roses and berries. Tar and asphalt too. Full body, very tight and powerful. Leaner and long tannins. It goes on for so long, stops and then takes over again.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Pts James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28463200993370,"sku":"","price":960.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/products\/Wine_Image_-_2019-09-14T165738.557.png?v=1568494816"},{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-falleto-vigna-le-rocche-barolo-docg-italy-2015","title":"Bruno Giacosa - Falleto Vigna Le Rocche' Barolo 2019","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGorgeous aromas of roses that fill the glass along with ripe strawberries, raspberries and forest fruits. Very structured and right with finely toned tannins that are tight, sleek and racy. One for the cellar. Try after 2028.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 Pts James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28463241723994,"sku":"83691-19","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/products\/Wine_Image_-_2019-09-14T171529.716_1df5178a-16c1-455c-a457-c702606f21b2.png?v=1568496109"},{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-falleto-asili-riserva-barbaresco-docg-italy-2014","title":"Bruno Giacosa Falleto Asili Riserva, Barbaresco 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGorgeous perfumes of flowers and dark fruit with orange peel. Full-bodied with plenty of fruit and firm and integrated tannins. Thick silky texture. Fresh in the finish. It goes on for minutes. Available in 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Pts James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28463272296538,"sku":"","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/products\/Wine_Image_-_2019-09-14T172855.809_f823d72a-770b-42d5-b6c7-74731e2c980d.png?v=1568496649"},{"product_id":"poderi-oddero-brunate-barolo-docg-italy-2004","title":"Poderi Oddero Brunate, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2004 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat complexity on the nose with drying plum, light smoke tones, green herbs and almost salty minerality, closes up a bit in the glass but still offers up great intensity and complexity. Very linear in the mouth with excellent balance, tannins embedded in the fruit and the acid cruising just under the surface. Deep and bright in the mouth with a sour cherry\/ green melon jolly rancher acid driven fruit quality above notes of peach pit, mineral, herb and a bit of dried citron. Tight on the finish with a lingering layered finale of bright fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32246774366298,"sku":"FWC359","price":602.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/PoderiOdderoBrunate_BaroloDOCG_Italy20041.5L.png?v=1716201863"},{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-falletto-riserva-falleto-vigna-le-rocche-barolo-docg-italy-2014","title":"Bruno Giacosa 'Falletto Riserva - Falleto Vigna Le Rocche' Barolo DOCG, Italy 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRoses and lavender with other flowers. Peaches. Glorious fruit of dark plums and ripe strawberries. This is dense and intense but there are layers of very fine tannins, like fine cashmere. Goes on for minutes. Opens in the mouth. Almost endless. Three years in cask and two years in bottle before January 2023 release. Give this at least five to six years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e98 Pts James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36377642893464,"sku":"83330-17","price":629.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/products\/Wine_Image_-_2019-09-14T165738.557_c7a58dae-4f70-4663-b1a4-3f2516e03080.png?v=1600458512"},{"product_id":"copy-of-bruno-giacosa-falletto-barolo-docg-italy-2014","title":"Bruno Giacosa 'Falletto', Barolo DOCG, Italy 2014 Magnum (1.5L)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This wine was made in 2011 and 2012 but not in 2013. The 2014 Barolo Falletto (white label) is fascinating to taste right after the Barbaresco Riserva Asili from the same vintage. There is no doubting the extra muscle mass and power that is obtained in the Barolo appellation, and from the Serralunga d'Alba township specifically. This dramatic Barolo delivers darkness and density. It shows a beautiful appearance with faint highlights of dark ruby that add a subtle sparkle. At this point in its drinking cycle, the wine shows all the characteristic traits of its youth. This means it is more closed and rigid at present. That nervous tightness needs to be factored in when assessing the cellar longevity of this vintage. Hints of the wine's inner complexity, sheer determination and textural fortitude are already bubbling up from deep inside this firmly layered Nebbiolo. I wanted to mention the tightness of the tannins now. These will undoubtedly serve to carry this wine forward over the coming decades.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Pts Robert Parker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36377870565528,"sku":"","price":560.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/products\/Wine_Image_-_2019-09-14T161626.733_658613b7-53fc-49e8-a924-be998548417a.png?v=1600459796"},{"product_id":"gianni-gagliardo-barolo-chinato-piedmont-italy-nv","title":"Gianni Gagliardo Barolo Chinato, Piedmont, Italy NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe aromatisation process of Barolo is carried out through a cold infusion in a hydro-alcoholic solution of cinchona bark, gentian root, cardamom seeds and other less important spices, such as vanilla pods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D\u0026E (SGWS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37561240125592,"sku":"957663","price":62.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/GianniGagliardoBaroloChinatoN.V.png?v=1709220182"},{"product_id":"ceretto-barolo-docg-piedmont-italy-2015","title":"Ceretto Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ceretto 2015 Barolo is a great wine to pair with fassona, the famous beef from this region, or any other typical Piedmontese meat dish. This is the so-called base Barolo, or classico, that is designed to be an expression of the Nebbiolo grape more than any single-vineyard cru. The wine is satiny and silky with fine texture. Producers hate this \"base\" descriptor, because it implies an inferior product to a cru. Don't be misled: This is a Barolo-lover's Barolo. It's a true gem and an extremely elegant creation, and with 54,000 bottles produced, there is enough to go around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 Pts Monica Larner, Robert Parker\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40183308812440,"sku":"","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/products\/Untitleddesign_33_48c92791-9127-4282-8113-b04afc534042.png?v=1622748055"},{"product_id":"germano-ettore-barolo-prapo-barolo-docg-italy-2016","title":"Germano Ettore Barolo Prapo, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2018 Case (6x750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAromas of underbrush, camphor, pine forest and toasted nut form the nose. Linear and firm, the nervous palate features dried cherry, hazelnut and tobacco set against taut, fine-grained tannins. 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Close-grained tannins grip the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e92 Pts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"newsletter__heading\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinaio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41271930192024,"sku":"VINAIO","price":798.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/GermanoEttoreLazzaritoRiserva_BaroloDOCG_Italy2015.png?v=1709731327"},{"product_id":"giulia-negri-serradenari-barolo-docg-italy-2018","title":"Giulia Negri Serradenari Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScorched earth, burned rubber and toasted nut aromas mingle with whiffs of spice. 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The wine makes a quick pivot from its fruity side to its spicy side, and only a few slim degrees of separation exists between the two. That quick slip adds to the accelerated pace of the wine that hits all the senses at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D\u0026E (SGWS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42605288390910,"sku":"984326","price":56.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/AgricolaGianpieroMarroneBaroloDOCG_Piedmont_Italy2015.png?v=1707848169"},{"product_id":"agricola-gianpiero-marrone-bussia-barolo-docg-italy-2015","title":"Agricola Gianpiero Marrone Bussia, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bussia cru is one of the largest in the appellation, and it overlaps between the comuni of Barolo and Monforte d'Alba. 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This is a near-term Barolo to drink within the next 10 years alongside delicate crackers and a liver pâté.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91 Pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D\u0026E (SGWS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42605296746750,"sku":"984328","price":87.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/AgricolaGianpieroMarroneBussia_BaroloDOCG_Italy2015.png?v=1706602589"},{"product_id":"poderi-luigi-einaudi-bussia-barolo-docg-italy-2017","title":"Poderi Luigi Einaudi Bussia Barolo DOCG, Italy 2017","description":"\u003cp class=\"pb-2\"\u003e The 2017 Barolo Bussia is complex and ethereal in the glass. A whole range of floral and spiced notes give the Bussia its striking aromatic presence. Silky and harmonious, the Bussia is already very easy to enjoy. Even so, my impression is that the 2017 is holding back some of its potential. I would give it a few years in bottle. The long, persistent finish is a thing of beauty. There is a lot of wine here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e94 Pts Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr D Showroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42742528246014,"sku":"MRD-SH-00260","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/products\/Addaheading_38d285a5-37a5-4a22-baf6-a164cfa4ebbd.png?v=1650905373"},{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-barolo-docg-italy-2018","title":"Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 'Falletto' Barolo 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe depth and beauty of this are so enticing and attractive that you want to drink the whole bottle. It’s medium- to full-bodied with cherries, strawberries and white truffles. Juicy and precise, with a real presence and complexity as it opens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Pts James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" id=\"highlighter--hover-tools\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"highlighter--hover-tools--container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Copy\" class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Change Color\" class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-change-color\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Delete\" class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-delete\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"highlighter--hover-tools\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"highlighter--hover-tools--container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-copy\" title=\"Copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-change-color\" title=\"Change Color\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-delete\" title=\"Delete\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42862145962238,"sku":"","price":278.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/products\/Wine_Image_-_2019-09-14T161626.733_716497ae-285c-458f-9585-dee90f31df2c.png?v=1653684829"},{"product_id":"silvio-grasso-vigna-plicotti-barolo-docg-italy-2018","title":"Silvio Grasso Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"ws2-dd-wine-note\"\u003eA rich, caressing Barolo, with licorice overtones warming up cherry and plum flavors. 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Best from 2025 through 2042. 900 cases made, 500 cases imported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ws2-dd-wine-note\"\u003e93 Pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws2-dd-details-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws2-taster ws2-dd-detail-grid ws2-dd-detail-align-top\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Progress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42867439042814,"sku":"18446 : 301119.18","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/SilvioGrassoBarolo2018.png?v=1703051829"},{"product_id":"giacomo-borgogno-figli-barolo-docg-piedmont-italy-2017","title":"2021 | Giacomo Borgogno \u0026 Figli Barolo | Piedmont","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnticing aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, rose, iron, licorice and wild herbs highlight this broad, heady red. This exudes fruit, defined by vibrant acidity and supported by refined, pliable tannins. Best from 2028 through 2043.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 Pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature (SGWS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42942610342142,"sku":"664924","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/2020_Giacomo_Borgogno_Figli_Barolo.png?v=1763832123"},{"product_id":"pio-cesare-barolo-docg-piedmont-italy-2018","title":"2020 | Pio Cesare Barolo | Piedmont","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipSecContent_topSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery primary fruit with beautiful aromas of peaches, strawberries, berries and flowers. It’s medium- to full-bodied, with bitter citrus, cedar, chocolate and coffee bean character. Tight at the end. From five villages, primarily Serralunga, Monforte, La Morra, Grinzane Cavour, and Novello. Needs two or three years to open and will age for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97 Pts James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"highlighter--hover-tools\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"highlighter--hover-tools--container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-copy\" title=\"Copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-change-color\" title=\"Change Color\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-delete\" title=\"Delete\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Signature (SGWS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42956646940926,"sku":"624311","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/2020_Pio_Cesare_Barolo.png?v=1763832242"},{"product_id":"agricola-gianpiero-marrone-barolo-docg-piedmont-italy-2016","title":"Agricola Gianpiero Marrone Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubdued aromas suggesting cedar, mocha and underbrush waft out of emerge from the glass. The dense palate offers cherry marinated in spirits, licorice and roasted coffee bean alongside assertive, rather astringent tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D\u0026E (SGWS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43113468461310,"sku":"542349","price":57.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/AgricolaGianpieroMarroneBaroloDOCG_Piedmont_Italy2016.png?v=1707847777"},{"product_id":"agricola-gianpiero-marrone-bussia-barolo-docg-italy-2016","title":"Agricola Gianpiero Marrone Bussia, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eIntense and complex nose of violets, berries, cherries, menthol notes, licorice and leather. In the mouth it is full-bodied but of great finesse. The persistence is very long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-size--xlarge\" data-js-product-price-compact=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"D\u0026E (SGWS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43118799519998,"sku":"567239","price":93.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/AgricolaGianpieroMarroneBussia_BaroloDOCG_Italy2016.png?v=1706537460"},{"product_id":"germano-ettore-barolo-prapo-barolo-docg-italy-2018","title":"Germano Ettore Barolo Prapo, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAromas of underbrush, camphor, pine forest and toasted nut form the nose. Linear and firm, the nervous palate features dried cherry, hazelnut and tobacco set against taut, fine-grained tannins. 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Give this a few years to soften.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91 pts Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43697400283390,"sku":"FWC362","price":91.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/RocchevibertiVignetiRocchediCastiglione_BaroloDOCG_Italy2018.png?v=1716203359"},{"product_id":"fratelli-alessandria-barolo-chinato-piedmont-italy-nv-500ml","title":"Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Chinato, Piedmont, Italy NV 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAromas of baking spices, orange peel, light pepper, dried roses. 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Fresh acidity keeps it bright while a hint of almond liqueur lingers on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D\u0026E (SGWS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43725654884606,"sku":"681388","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/GuidoPorroVignaLazzairasco_BaroloDOCG_Italy2018.png?v=1711741960"},{"product_id":"diego-conterno-barolo-del-comune-di-monforte-dalba-docg-piedmont-italy-2017","title":"Diego Conterno Barolo 2017 Piedmont Italy DOCG Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Barolo del Commune di Monforte d’Alba is a gorgeous, beguiling wine. Readers will find a Barolo that expresses all of the balsamic, spiced character typical of Ginestra Barolos but without the heft that can make some wines forbidding. 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Smooth, full-bodied and polished, the savory palate delivers ripe red cherry, crushed raspberry, star anise and white pepper alongside velvety tannins. Fresh acidity keeps bright. Drink 2026–2033. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Pts Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D\u0026E (SGWS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43941157339390,"sku":"568249","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/FratelliAlessandriaBarolodelComunediVerdunoDOCGItaly2018.png?v=1726169513"},{"product_id":"damilano-lecinquevigne-barolo-docg-italy-2018","title":"2020 | Damilano Lecinquevigne | Barolo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitched with pure cherry and raspberry fruit, this red is supple and fragrant, showing lovely harmony. Mineral, tar and eucalyptus accents add detail. 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Taut, refined tannins and fresh acidity keep it nicely balanced. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JEH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44103926251774,"sku":"SS185-20","price":58.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/FamigliaAnselmaBarolodelComunediMonforte_2016.png?v=1747905839"},{"product_id":"copia-de-germano-ettore-barolo-prapo-barolo-docg-italy-2016-1-5l","title":"Germano Ettore Barolo Prapo, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2016 Case (3x1.5L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAromas of underbrush, ripe red berry, violet and vanilla mingle together in the glass along with a whiff of oak. 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