Appellation Barolo - DOC - History and Wines

Barolo, often referred to as the "king of wines," is a designated origin (DOC) located in the prestigious wine region of Piedmont, Italy. Barolo is primarily produced from the Nebbiolo grape variety, renowned for its ability to produce wines with great longevity and complexity. Barolo wines are characterized by their captivating aromas of cherry, truffle, rose, and tar, complemented by secondary notes of licorice and cocoa. On the palate, they offer an impressive structure with firm tannins and a vibrant acidity, perfect for optimized cellar aging.

The hilly terroir of Barolo, combined with an ideal climate, provides perfect conditions for high-quality viticulture. The limestone and clay soils add a distinctive minerality to the wines. Subregions such as La Morra and Serralunga d’Alba also contribute unique nuances to each vintage.

For wine enthusiasts looking to optimize their cellar, including several bottles of Barolo is an excellent idea. These wines are not only treasures for immediate consumption but also long-term investments.

Key words: wine cellar management, cellar optimization, long-aging wines.

Wines from the Barolo - DOC appellation

Bottle (750ml)

Piedmont Barolo Giovanni Rosso del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba 2017

Maturity

Piedmont - Barolo - 2017

Giovanni Rosso - del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba

Bottle (750ml)

Undetermined

Piedmont - Barolo

Dogliani Il Generale - Bussia

Bottle (750ml)

Maturity

Piedmont - Barolo - 2019

Paolo Scavino

Magnum (1.5L)

Piedmont Barolo Villadoria Serralunga d'Alba 2016

Maturity

Piedmont - Barolo - 2016

Villadoria - Serralunga d'Alba

Bottle (750ml)

Undetermined

Piedmont - Barolo - 2018

Oddero

Magnum (1.5L)

Undetermined

Piedmont - Barolo - 2016

Borgogno - Fossati

Bottle (750ml)

Other appellations from the region Piedmont Wines

Asti Barbaresco Acqui Gattinara Gavi or Cortese di Gavi Ghemme Roero Albugnano Alta Langa Barbera d'Alba Barbera d'Asti Barbera del Monferrato Boca Bramaterra Canavese Carema Cisterna d'Asti Colli Tortonesi Collina Torinese Colline Novaresi Colline Saluzzesi Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato Coste della Sesia Dolcetto d'Acqui Dolcetto d'Alba Dolcetto d'Asti Dolcetto of Langhe Monregalesi Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba Dolcetto di Dogliani Dolcetto d'Ovada Erbaluce di Caluso Fara Freisa d'Asti Freisa di Chieri Gabiano Grignolino d'Asti Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese Langhe Lessona Loazzolo Malvasia di Casorzo d'Asti Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco Monferrato Nebbiolo d'Alba Piedmont Pinerolese Rubino di Cantavenna Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato Sizzano Valsusa Verduno Pelaverga