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 (KO) |
Inc. TAX
€202.39 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (95)Showing depth and elegance the site is known for, the 2020 San Lorenzo di Verduno has multi-faceted scents of ripe red berry, underbrush, dog rose, leather and eucalyptus. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the delicious palate delivers ripe Morello cherry, wild raspberry, star anise and ground clove set against a backbone of refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (KO) |
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€471.59 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (95)Showing depth and elegance the site is known for, the 2020 San Lorenzo di Verduno has multi-faceted scents of ripe red berry, underbrush, dog rose, leather and eucalyptus. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the delicious palate delivers ripe Morello cherry, wild raspberry, star anise and ground clove set against a backbone of refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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€860.92 |
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Immerse yourself in the symphony of flavours with the Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996. Born in the esteemed vineyards of Piedmont, Italy, this noble wine evokes the heart and craftsmanship of traditional Italian winemaking. The Fratelli Seghesio family, anchored in the industry since 1886, applies meticulous devotion to every bottle, respecting the rhythm of nature. This vintage Barolo is fashioned predominantly from Nebbiolo grapes, yielding its delicate opacity and powerful structure. Unfolding a dramatic palate composed of red fruit and wild herbs, it further enthralls with whispers of tar, rose and liquorice. Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996 is aged skilfully in oak, enhancing its rich texture, remarkable complexity, and formidable longevity. With its formidable character and depth, it pairs magically with hearty dishes. Secure the Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996 to experience this masterfully constructed testimony to Italian viniculture. |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
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€860.92 |
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Immerse yourself in the taste of the phenomenal Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1997, a product of meticulous vinification from Italy’s celebrated Piedmont region. This exceptional Barolo offers an arrangement of complex flavours, derived from Nebbiolo grapes grown in Langhe’s limestone-rich, south-facing vineyards. The illustrious Fratelli Seghesio winery utilises traditional processes, blending modern techniques with century-old viniculture. The grapes undergo an extended maceration period to extract rich hue and tannins, followed by three years of ageing in Slavonian oak barrels, contributing to the wine's exceptional structure and longevity. The end result is a robust, ruby red wine, renowned for its intense, complex, and ethereal aromas, accompanied by a full-bodied palate teeming with mature fruit flavours and firm tannins. Allow the Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1997 to transport you to Northern Italy with every sip, savouring its rich history and world-class craftsmanship. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 98 (JS) |
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€1,215.83 |
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James Suckling (98)The nose opens with a startling play between white truffles, bark and tea leaves and then crushed violets, lavender, blueberry peel, lemon rind and sour cherries. Full body, ultra-fine tannins, acidity as sharp as a razor and a long, ethereally mineral finish. The length but sheer clarity and accuracy in the delivery is remarkable. Perhaps hard to believe that this better than the 2013, but it is. Drink in 2022. |
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Piedmont | 8 | 98 (JS) |
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€1,179.59 |
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James Suckling (98)Extremely pure fruit on the nose here with aromas of plums and strawberries and hints of cedar and rose petals, as well as rose stems. Full body. Very tannic and structured, yet polished and refined. Dusty and stony undertones and textures. Drink after 2021. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,318.49 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€150.84 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€491.03 |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€565.19 |
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Piedmont | 4 | - |
Inc. TAX
€417.83 |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€596.63 |
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Piedmont | 2 | 98 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,832.63 |
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Vinous (98)The 2015 Barolo Sperss shows all of the darkness and muscle that are so typical of Serralunga. Black cherry, plum, licorice, incense, gravel, cured meats and scorched earth infuse this potent, backward wine with tremendous character. My impression is that the extraction and oak are all a bit more pushed here relative to the other wines in the range. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€934.39 |
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James Suckling (96)The fresh and just ripe strawberry aromas really come through here, together with some licorice and floral highlights. Medium to full body with fine, focused tannins that are vertical and bring your palate down through the wine. A solid and beautiful wine for the vintage. Try after 2025. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98-100 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€984.48 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98-100)The 2019 Barolo Conteisa is a noble wine, with angular and drying tannins, as well as more mineral expression. Notes of medicinal herbs, crushed stones, and pure cherry lead to a wine that is more restrained right now but will be fantastic. Through the palate, it has compact but wonderful concentration and a driving structure and is more herbaceous, savory, and mineral than fruity and floral. It is outstanding. Drink the 2020s while waiting for the 2019s. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98-100 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€384.84 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98-100)The 2019 Barolo Conteisa is a noble wine, with angular and drying tannins, as well as more mineral expression. Notes of medicinal herbs, crushed stones, and pure cherry lead to a wine that is more restrained right now but will be fantastic. Through the palate, it has compact but wonderful concentration and a driving structure and is more herbaceous, savory, and mineral than fruity and floral. It is outstanding. Drink the 2020s while waiting for the 2019s. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98-100 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€1,922.63 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98-100)The 2019 Barolo Conteisa is a noble wine, with angular and drying tannins, as well as more mineral expression. Notes of medicinal herbs, crushed stones, and pure cherry lead to a wine that is more restrained right now but will be fantastic. Through the palate, it has compact but wonderful concentration and a driving structure and is more herbaceous, savory, and mineral than fruity and floral. It is outstanding. Drink the 2020s while waiting for the 2019s. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 97 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€2,392.54 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The Serralunga power comes through in the 2020 Barolo Conteisa. Boasting a jeweled, shimmering ruby color, it’s ripe and expressive with pristine notes of strawberry preserve, balsamic herbs, candied flowers, and sweet tobacco. It offers a lot of ripe sapidity on the palate, with a resinous quality, a touch of warmth, a rounded feel, and great length. It’s fairly approachable now, but it’s going to have the structure to last over the long haul, 20 years or so. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,292.63 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2013 Barolo Conteisa is now officially a DOCG wine following years as a Langhe Nebbiolo or IGT wine. The first vintage was 1996 and fruit is sourced from the Cerequio cru in La Morra. This is a classic and coherent expression that is characterized by crunchy fruit flavors and sweet tannins. Fruit came into the winery at very low temperatures and saw slow fermentations. Generally speaking, the 2013 vintage is characterized by slow ripening and a long growing season (unlike 2012 that saw more concentrated heat). This is a balanced and homogenous wine with a softly caressing nature. It offers aromas of citrus, summer fruit and even a touch of watermelon pulp. This wine is usually considered the more immediate of Gaja's two new Barolo wines, yet this vintage surely needs extra time to evolve. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,665.59 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Barolo Conteisa is rich, ample and inviting. Sweet pipe tobacco, cedar and dried flowers lend captivating aromatic presence to the Gaja family's La Morra Barolo. Even so, the 2017 is quite closed today, which is rather unusual for a wine that is typically far more open in the early going. That's probably a good sign for the future, though. Time in the glass brings out the classic Conteisa red-toned fruit profile. More than anything else, I am so impressed with how the 2017 gets better and better with air. This is a terrific showing. Sadly, production is down by about 50% because of severe selection. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (KO) |
In Bond
€161.00 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (95)Showing depth and elegance the site is known for, the 2020 San Lorenzo di Verduno has multi-faceted scents of ripe red berry, underbrush, dog rose, leather and eucalyptus. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the delicious palate delivers ripe Morello cherry, wild raspberry, star anise and ground clove set against a backbone of refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (KO) |
In Bond
€370.00 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (95)Showing depth and elegance the site is known for, the 2020 San Lorenzo di Verduno has multi-faceted scents of ripe red berry, underbrush, dog rose, leather and eucalyptus. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the delicious palate delivers ripe Morello cherry, wild raspberry, star anise and ground clove set against a backbone of refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
€675.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the symphony of flavours with the Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996. Born in the esteemed vineyards of Piedmont, Italy, this noble wine evokes the heart and craftsmanship of traditional Italian winemaking. The Fratelli Seghesio family, anchored in the industry since 1886, applies meticulous devotion to every bottle, respecting the rhythm of nature. This vintage Barolo is fashioned predominantly from Nebbiolo grapes, yielding its delicate opacity and powerful structure. Unfolding a dramatic palate composed of red fruit and wild herbs, it further enthralls with whispers of tar, rose and liquorice. Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996 is aged skilfully in oak, enhancing its rich texture, remarkable complexity, and formidable longevity. With its formidable character and depth, it pairs magically with hearty dishes. Secure the Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996 to experience this masterfully constructed testimony to Italian viniculture. |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
In Bond
€675.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the taste of the phenomenal Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1997, a product of meticulous vinification from Italy’s celebrated Piedmont region. This exceptional Barolo offers an arrangement of complex flavours, derived from Nebbiolo grapes grown in Langhe’s limestone-rich, south-facing vineyards. The illustrious Fratelli Seghesio winery utilises traditional processes, blending modern techniques with century-old viniculture. The grapes undergo an extended maceration period to extract rich hue and tannins, followed by three years of ageing in Slavonian oak barrels, contributing to the wine's exceptional structure and longevity. The end result is a robust, ruby red wine, renowned for its intense, complex, and ethereal aromas, accompanied by a full-bodied palate teeming with mature fruit flavours and firm tannins. Allow the Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1997 to transport you to Northern Italy with every sip, savouring its rich history and world-class craftsmanship. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
€991.00 |
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James Suckling (98)The nose opens with a startling play between white truffles, bark and tea leaves and then crushed violets, lavender, blueberry peel, lemon rind and sour cherries. Full body, ultra-fine tannins, acidity as sharp as a razor and a long, ethereally mineral finish. The length but sheer clarity and accuracy in the delivery is remarkable. Perhaps hard to believe that this better than the 2013, but it is. Drink in 2022. |
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Piedmont | 8 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
€960.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Extremely pure fruit on the nose here with aromas of plums and strawberries and hints of cedar and rose petals, as well as rose stems. Full body. Very tannic and structured, yet polished and refined. Dusty and stony undertones and textures. Drink after 2021. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,075.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
€122.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
€387.00 |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
In Bond
€448.00 |
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Piedmont | 4 | - |
In Bond
€326.00 |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
In Bond
€475.00 |
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Piedmont | 2 | 98 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,505.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 2015 Barolo Sperss shows all of the darkness and muscle that are so typical of Serralunga. Black cherry, plum, licorice, incense, gravel, cured meats and scorched earth infuse this potent, backward wine with tremendous character. My impression is that the extraction and oak are all a bit more pushed here relative to the other wines in the range. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
€771.00 |
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James Suckling (96)The fresh and just ripe strawberry aromas really come through here, together with some licorice and floral highlights. Medium to full body with fine, focused tannins that are vertical and bring your palate down through the wine. A solid and beautiful wine for the vintage. Try after 2025. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98-100 (JD) |
In Bond
€813.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98-100)The 2019 Barolo Conteisa is a noble wine, with angular and drying tannins, as well as more mineral expression. Notes of medicinal herbs, crushed stones, and pure cherry lead to a wine that is more restrained right now but will be fantastic. Through the palate, it has compact but wonderful concentration and a driving structure and is more herbaceous, savory, and mineral than fruity and floral. It is outstanding. Drink the 2020s while waiting for the 2019s. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98-100 (JD) |
In Bond
€317.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98-100)The 2019 Barolo Conteisa is a noble wine, with angular and drying tannins, as well as more mineral expression. Notes of medicinal herbs, crushed stones, and pure cherry lead to a wine that is more restrained right now but will be fantastic. Through the palate, it has compact but wonderful concentration and a driving structure and is more herbaceous, savory, and mineral than fruity and floral. It is outstanding. Drink the 2020s while waiting for the 2019s. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98-100 (JD) |
In Bond
€1,580.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98-100)The 2019 Barolo Conteisa is a noble wine, with angular and drying tannins, as well as more mineral expression. Notes of medicinal herbs, crushed stones, and pure cherry lead to a wine that is more restrained right now but will be fantastic. Through the palate, it has compact but wonderful concentration and a driving structure and is more herbaceous, savory, and mineral than fruity and floral. It is outstanding. Drink the 2020s while waiting for the 2019s. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 97 (JD) |
In Bond
€1,970.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The Serralunga power comes through in the 2020 Barolo Conteisa. Boasting a jeweled, shimmering ruby color, it’s ripe and expressive with pristine notes of strawberry preserve, balsamic herbs, candied flowers, and sweet tobacco. It offers a lot of ripe sapidity on the palate, with a resinous quality, a touch of warmth, a rounded feel, and great length. It’s fairly approachable now, but it’s going to have the structure to last over the long haul, 20 years or so. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€1,055.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2013 Barolo Conteisa is now officially a DOCG wine following years as a Langhe Nebbiolo or IGT wine. The first vintage was 1996 and fruit is sourced from the Cerequio cru in La Morra. This is a classic and coherent expression that is characterized by crunchy fruit flavors and sweet tannins. Fruit came into the winery at very low temperatures and saw slow fermentations. Generally speaking, the 2013 vintage is characterized by slow ripening and a long growing season (unlike 2012 that saw more concentrated heat). This is a balanced and homogenous wine with a softly caressing nature. It offers aromas of citrus, summer fruit and even a touch of watermelon pulp. This wine is usually considered the more immediate of Gaja's two new Barolo wines, yet this vintage surely needs extra time to evolve. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,365.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Barolo Conteisa is rich, ample and inviting. Sweet pipe tobacco, cedar and dried flowers lend captivating aromatic presence to the Gaja family's La Morra Barolo. Even so, the 2017 is quite closed today, which is rather unusual for a wine that is typically far more open in the early going. That's probably a good sign for the future, though. Time in the glass brings out the classic Conteisa red-toned fruit profile. More than anything else, I am so impressed with how the 2017 gets better and better with air. This is a terrific showing. Sadly, production is down by about 50% because of severe selection. |
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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.
