Barolo
Known as the king of wines, it is potent, complex and long-lived wine made from the Nebbiolo grape. The appellation is spread over 2,134 ha in total and consists of several villages and communes. divided into a multitude of individual vineyard sites and crus similar to Burgundy, with many producers owning small plots of the individual crus.
The main winemaking approach is a long maceration of Nebbiolo grapes - between 30 to 60 days -followed by a long maturation period in large old casks for a minimum of 38 months. And many producers often choose to age their wines even longer than this because of the intense fruit and powerful tannins of their grapes.
The combination of microclimate, altitude, soil, exposition and each winemaker’s individual touch is what makes every Barolo different. And in the main communes such as Serralunga, Castiglione Falletto, and La Morra, their Barolos are renowned for certain characteristics unique to each of them, due to their differing soils and exposition.
Barolo
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€1,473.07 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Aromas of blackberry, plum skin and hints of cut wood. Full-bodied, chewy and very rich, with lots of tannins, French oak and fruit. This is dense and concentrated. Layered. Needs time. Best after 2012. 680 cases made. -JS |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€602.39 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Delivers ripe fruit, with lots of raisin and red licorice character on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, offering chewy yet polished tannins and a vanilla, blackberry and cherry aftertaste, with coffee and toasty oak. A blockbuster wine. Best after 2014. 1,000 cases made. -JS |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€436.79 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Pajana represents the lower end of the same site that produces fruit for the Barolo Ciabot Mentin. The soils are a bit looser here and the temperatures are just a few fractions higher at this site. Winemaking for the 2013 Barolo Pajana sees 20 days of skin maceration, and malolactic fermentation in this vintage was done in oak (otherwise that second fermentation occurs in stainless steel). The idea, of course, is to work without oxygen, but if the malolactic fermentations are slow, the wine goes into wood, as is the case here. The wine later ages in barrique for 16 months with another 16 months in botte grande. The bouquet offers delicate layers of mineral and flint with dark fruit and spice neatly folded into its thick texture. Both the Barolo Pajana and the Barolo Ciabot Mentin are released one year after their peers. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€172.75 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The Pajana vineyard is known for its loose, sandy soils and red-colored earth, and the 2014 growing season brought cool and wet conditions. This cru is a nice, loyal expression of those Nebbiolo grapes. The 2014 Barolo Pajana is dark and thickly structured, and probably more accessible overall. This wine can be enjoyed in the medium-term, after five years (more or less) of cellar time. It saw 16 months in barrique, another 16 months in botte grande and a couple of years in the bottle. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€597.59 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The Pajana vineyard is known for its loose, sandy soils and red-colored earth, and the 2014 growing season brought cool and wet conditions. This cru is a nice, loyal expression of those Nebbiolo grapes. The 2014 Barolo Pajana is dark and thickly structured, and probably more accessible overall. This wine can be enjoyed in the medium-term, after five years (more or less) of cellar time. It saw 16 months in barrique, another 16 months in botte grande and a couple of years in the bottle. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90.5 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€479.99 |
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Vinous (90.5)The 2016 Barolo Pajana is ample, powerful and resonant, with terrific body and a real sense of expansiveness that builds with time in the glass. Sweet spice, citrus and floral overtones add brightness to this attractive, mid-weight Barolo. The 2016 is deep and yet also tannic. I would prefer to cellar it for at least a few years. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€128.20 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 87 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€101.95 |
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Vinous (87)The 2018 Barolo Pajana comes across as disjointed. There is good energy in the glass, but the wine never comes together in the glass. Dried out fruit, unfocused aromatics and a compact finish are the signatures. |
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Piedmont | 8 | 87 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€484.54 |
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Vinous (87)The 2018 Barolo Pajana comes across as disjointed. There is good energy in the glass, but the wine never comes together in the glass. Dried out fruit, unfocused aromatics and a compact finish are the signatures. |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€523.19 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,731.07 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,731.07 |
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Vinous (95)Aged in all new barriques Full red-ruby. Perfumed aromas of red berries and oak spices. Chewy, lush and strong in extract, but, unlike the Ginestra, this already shows compelling sweetness and thickness. A sexy wine of great class. Offers a real peacock tail of a finish. Very full and very long, with utterly suave, fine tannins. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,263.07 |
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Vinous (94+)Deep, bright red. Sappy aromas of kirsch, mocha, tobacco, licorice and spicy, roasted oak. Sweet and thick but with lovely vibrancy and delineation. This has remarkably penetrating fruit and terrific grip. Finishes strong and long; the wine's firm tannins will require a good six or seven years of additional bottle aging. But promises to be one of the stars of the vintage. |
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Piedmont | 30 | - |
Inc. TAX
€613.06 |
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Piedmont | 5 | - |
Inc. TAX
€462.94 |
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Renowned for its excellence, the Edoardo Sobrino, Barolo, Monvigliero 2017 is an epitome of craftsmanship from the Piedmont region of Italy. This sublime Barolo is crafted from Nebbiolo grapes meticulously selected from the Monvigliero vineyard. Perfected under the assiduous guidance of oenologist Edoardo Sobrino, this vintage whispers tales of remarkable terroir influenced by the Langhe's unique microclimate. The wine spends 38 months ageing in traditional Slavonian oak barrels, culminating in a spirit marked by an intoxicating complexity. Expect a captivating bouquet of ripe cherries and soft spices, underpinned by subtle hints of leather and truffle. On the palate, the Edoardo Sobrino, Barolo, Monvigliero 2017 unveils layered flavours of red fruits impeccably balanced with well-integrated tannins and refreshing acidity, culminating in a notably lingering finish. This wine encapsulates the unique charm of its terroir. Undeniably, the Edoardo Sobrino, Barolo, Monvigliero 2017 is a wine for the discerning palate, promising an unparalleled gastronomic experience. |
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Piedmont | 6 | - |
Inc. TAX
€482.14 |
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Piedmont | 40 | - |
Inc. TAX
€711.56 |
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Piedmont | 20 | - |
Inc. TAX
€328.54 |
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Piedmont | 20 | - |
Inc. TAX
€327.59 |
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Piedmont | 13 | - |
Inc. TAX
€293.99 |
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Piedmont | 9 | - |
Inc. TAX
€398.14 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€132.84 |
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Piedmont | 5 | - |
Inc. TAX
€634.27 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WS) |
In Bond
€1,180.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Aromas of blackberry, plum skin and hints of cut wood. Full-bodied, chewy and very rich, with lots of tannins, French oak and fruit. This is dense and concentrated. Layered. Needs time. Best after 2012. 680 cases made. -JS |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WS) |
In Bond
€479.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Delivers ripe fruit, with lots of raisin and red licorice character on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, offering chewy yet polished tannins and a vanilla, blackberry and cherry aftertaste, with coffee and toasty oak. A blockbuster wine. Best after 2014. 1,000 cases made. -JS |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€341.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Pajana represents the lower end of the same site that produces fruit for the Barolo Ciabot Mentin. The soils are a bit looser here and the temperatures are just a few fractions higher at this site. Winemaking for the 2013 Barolo Pajana sees 20 days of skin maceration, and malolactic fermentation in this vintage was done in oak (otherwise that second fermentation occurs in stainless steel). The idea, of course, is to work without oxygen, but if the malolactic fermentations are slow, the wine goes into wood, as is the case here. The wine later ages in barrique for 16 months with another 16 months in botte grande. The bouquet offers delicate layers of mineral and flint with dark fruit and spice neatly folded into its thick texture. Both the Barolo Pajana and the Barolo Ciabot Mentin are released one year after their peers. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
€140.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The Pajana vineyard is known for its loose, sandy soils and red-colored earth, and the 2014 growing season brought cool and wet conditions. This cru is a nice, loyal expression of those Nebbiolo grapes. The 2014 Barolo Pajana is dark and thickly structured, and probably more accessible overall. This wine can be enjoyed in the medium-term, after five years (more or less) of cellar time. It saw 16 months in barrique, another 16 months in botte grande and a couple of years in the bottle. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
€475.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The Pajana vineyard is known for its loose, sandy soils and red-colored earth, and the 2014 growing season brought cool and wet conditions. This cru is a nice, loyal expression of those Nebbiolo grapes. The 2014 Barolo Pajana is dark and thickly structured, and probably more accessible overall. This wine can be enjoyed in the medium-term, after five years (more or less) of cellar time. It saw 16 months in barrique, another 16 months in botte grande and a couple of years in the bottle. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90.5 (VN) |
In Bond
€377.00 |
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Vinous (90.5)The 2016 Barolo Pajana is ample, powerful and resonant, with terrific body and a real sense of expansiveness that builds with time in the glass. Sweet spice, citrus and floral overtones add brightness to this attractive, mid-weight Barolo. The 2016 is deep and yet also tannic. I would prefer to cellar it for at least a few years. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
€103.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 87 (VN) |
In Bond
€81.00 |
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Vinous (87)The 2018 Barolo Pajana comes across as disjointed. There is good energy in the glass, but the wine never comes together in the glass. Dried out fruit, unfocused aromatics and a compact finish are the signatures. |
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Piedmont | 8 | 87 (VN) |
In Bond
€380.00 |
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Vinous (87)The 2018 Barolo Pajana comes across as disjointed. There is good energy in the glass, but the wine never comes together in the glass. Dried out fruit, unfocused aromatics and a compact finish are the signatures. |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
In Bond
€413.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,395.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,395.00 |
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Vinous (95)Aged in all new barriques Full red-ruby. Perfumed aromas of red berries and oak spices. Chewy, lush and strong in extract, but, unlike the Ginestra, this already shows compelling sweetness and thickness. A sexy wine of great class. Offers a real peacock tail of a finish. Very full and very long, with utterly suave, fine tannins. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
In Bond
€1,005.00 |
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Vinous (94+)Deep, bright red. Sappy aromas of kirsch, mocha, tobacco, licorice and spicy, roasted oak. Sweet and thick but with lovely vibrancy and delineation. This has remarkably penetrating fruit and terrific grip. Finishes strong and long; the wine's firm tannins will require a good six or seven years of additional bottle aging. But promises to be one of the stars of the vintage. |
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Piedmont | 30 | - |
In Bond
€499.00 |
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Piedmont | 5 | - |
In Bond
€362.00 |
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Renowned for its excellence, the Edoardo Sobrino, Barolo, Monvigliero 2017 is an epitome of craftsmanship from the Piedmont region of Italy. This sublime Barolo is crafted from Nebbiolo grapes meticulously selected from the Monvigliero vineyard. Perfected under the assiduous guidance of oenologist Edoardo Sobrino, this vintage whispers tales of remarkable terroir influenced by the Langhe's unique microclimate. The wine spends 38 months ageing in traditional Slavonian oak barrels, culminating in a spirit marked by an intoxicating complexity. Expect a captivating bouquet of ripe cherries and soft spices, underpinned by subtle hints of leather and truffle. On the palate, the Edoardo Sobrino, Barolo, Monvigliero 2017 unveils layered flavours of red fruits impeccably balanced with well-integrated tannins and refreshing acidity, culminating in a notably lingering finish. This wine encapsulates the unique charm of its terroir. Undeniably, the Edoardo Sobrino, Barolo, Monvigliero 2017 is a wine for the discerning palate, promising an unparalleled gastronomic experience. |
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Piedmont | 6 | - |
In Bond
€378.00 |
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Piedmont | 40 | - |
In Bond
€547.00 |
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Piedmont | 20 | - |
In Bond
€250.00 |
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Piedmont | 20 | - |
In Bond
€250.00 |
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Piedmont | 13 | - |
In Bond
€222.00 |
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Piedmont | 9 | - |
In Bond
€308.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
€107.00 |
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Piedmont | 5 | - |
In Bond
€481.00 |
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Known as the king of wines, it is potent, complex and long-lived wine made from the Nebbiolo grape. The appellation is spread over 2,134 ha in total and consists of several villages and communes. divided into a multitude of individual vineyard sites and crus similar to Burgundy, with many producers owning small plots of the individual crus.
The main winemaking approach is a long maceration of Nebbiolo grapes - between 30 to 60 days -followed by a long maturation period in large old casks for a minimum of 38 months. And many producers often choose to age their wines even longer than this because of the intense fruit and powerful tannins of their grapes.
The combination of microclimate, altitude, soil, exposition and each winemaker’s individual touch is what makes every Barolo different. And in the main communes such as Serralunga, Castiglione Falletto, and La Morra, their Barolos are renowned for certain characteristics unique to each of them, due to their differing soils and exposition.
