Rocca dell'Olmo

Barolo Nebbiolo

8.5200 ratings
8.45 pro ratings
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.5

I decided to do a little research on Trader Joe's wine selection now that one has finally opened in Denver and a found a few interesting items, including this 15 dollar Barolo. It's hard enough to find a wine good in that price range let alone one made from Nebbiolo but the wine itself is a few steps up from those two dollar roses that populate the remainder of the shelves. There is some good acid and sort of a menthol cherry quality found in some Pinot Noirs. The tannins, sadly don't live up to more expensive renditions of the grape but it's hard to fault a wine that is obviously meant for food.

I decided to do a little research on Trader Joe's wine selection now that one has finally opened in Denver and a found a few interesting items, including this 15 dollar Barolo. It's hard enough to find a wine good in that price range let alone one made from Nebbiolo but the wine itself is a few steps up from those two dollar roses that populate the remainder of the shelves. There is some good acid and sort of a menthol cherry quality found in some Pinot Noirs. The tannins, sadly don't live up to more expensive renditions of the grape but it's hard to fault a wine that is obviously meant for food.

2 people found it helpfulMar 21st, 2014
Jason Adams

Decent for a cheap borolo. Still needs another few years.

Decent for a cheap borolo. Still needs another few years.

1 person found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2014
Kyle Altomare

Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

8.0

Not bad. Very thin.

Not bad. Very thin.

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2014
Chris Harvey

TJ's Barolo

TJ's Barolo

1 person found it helpfulJul 13th, 2013
Allison Lyzenga

Medium body; garnet color; strong tannins; high acid; oak, pencil shavings; not very complex flavors

Medium body; garnet color; strong tannins; high acid; oak, pencil shavings; not very complex flavors

Feb 19th, 2016
Debra  ELLEN Hartman

I said Barolo but said it tastes like a Nebbiolo... Blind tasting

I said Barolo but said it tastes like a Nebbiolo... Blind tasting

Apr 5th, 2015
Bill Fitzgerald

Too much cherry

Too much cherry

Aug 28th, 2023
Martin G

Great vine, nice smell, greatly pairs with pasta, red meat on grill.

Great vine, nice smell, greatly pairs with pasta, red meat on grill.

Aug 16th, 2023
Catherine Mc Kalip-Thompson

Excellent “everyday” Barolo. Very good with spaghetti

Excellent “everyday” Barolo. Very good with spaghetti

Aug 20th, 2021
vino tinto

Good for a cheap wine. Very light and acidic. Kind of a strange aftertaste but may need to open up more

Good for a cheap wine. Very light and acidic. Kind of a strange aftertaste but may need to open up more

Sep 19th, 2020