This is the basic Barolo from the Cantina del Nebbiolo co-op. It’s a solid rep. Very light color. Nose is a little shy but it’s got classic notes of cherry, faded roses, and gravel. Surprisingly tannic on entry (given the light color, but that’s Barolo for you). There is a decent amount of minerally-tinged cherry fruit. Bone dry and a little mouth-puckering at present, but should work well with a sausage ragu. Nice balance. Give it 2-4 years to get friendlier.
UPDATE: Night 2 this wine is much more open and friendly on the nose and the palate. Upping score considerably from 8.8 on night 1 to 9.0.
This is the basic Barolo from the Cantina del Nebbiolo co-op. It’s a solid rep. Very light color. Nose is a little shy but it’s got classic notes of cherry, faded roses, and gravel. Surprisingly tannic on entry (given the light color, but that’s Barolo for you). There is a decent amount of minerally-tinged cherry fruit. Bone dry and a little mouth-puckering at present, but should work well with a sausage ragu. Nice balance. Give it 2-4 years to get friendlier.
UPDATE: Night 2 this wine is much more open and friendly on the nose and the palate. Upping score considerably from 8.8 on night 1 to 9.0.
May 21st, 2026
Good local Barolo, visiting Piedmont. Grapefruit involving into cherry with dark raisins. Very pleasant.
Good local Barolo, visiting Piedmont. Grapefruit involving into cherry with dark raisins. Very pleasant.
Aug 2nd, 2016
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
