Criterion

Barolo Nebbiolo

8.866 ratings
8.92 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
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Ruby color with a bouquet of fruit, herbs and floral notes, fruit from several vineyards, aged in Slavonian and French oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with notes of herb pepper, floral and earthy notes. Medium+ finish, ok balance with fine tannins ending with earthy floral notes.

Ruby color with a bouquet of fruit, herbs and floral notes, fruit from several vineyards, aged in Slavonian and French oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with notes of herb pepper, floral and earthy notes. Medium+ finish, ok balance with fine tannins ending with earthy floral notes.

Dec 13th, 2024
Lucas Medola

Great value Barolo from a fantastic vintage. 2013 had the perfect conditions and was considered 5 stars.
I think it has all of the main Barolo characteristics, acidity, tannins, full body, complexity, tar and well balance. What is different in this one was the copper color (which for a 2013 vintage is not expected) and it is more fruity than the average Barolos. Pretty pleasent in mouth and gets better after 45 mins to an hour. Enjoy this beauty :)

Great value Barolo from a fantastic vintage. 2013 had the perfect conditions and was considered 5 stars.
I think it has all of the main Barolo characteristics, acidity, tannins, full body, complexity, tar and well balance. What is different in this one was the copper color (which for a 2013 vintage is not expected) and it is more fruity than the average Barolos. Pretty pleasent in mouth and gets better after 45 mins to an hour. Enjoy this beauty :)

2 people found it helpfulMar 1st, 2018
Tracy Hall

Criterion Barolo. Great everyday drinking Barolo! SS

Criterion Barolo. Great everyday drinking Barolo! SS

Dec 30th, 2016
Cristina M

2011 opened in 2022. I think this aged very nicely. The color turned a bit bronze but I’ve seen this in amazing, expensive, old Nebbiolo wines before. It hits the tongue strong but then has a nice, long, smooth finish, like it’s rolling off the palate. Smells a bit alcoholic.

2011 opened in 2022. I think this aged very nicely. The color turned a bit bronze but I’ve seen this in amazing, expensive, old Nebbiolo wines before. It hits the tongue strong but then has a nice, long, smooth finish, like it’s rolling off the palate. Smells a bit alcoholic.

Sep 9th, 2022
Michelle Morenza

So smooth. So good. Went perfectly with pesto and truffles.

So smooth. So good. Went perfectly with pesto and truffles.

Jan 8th, 2022
Jeff Kinney

Nice- fruity but not too much. Great easy drinker

Nice- fruity but not too much. Great easy drinker

Dec 25th, 2021
Kirk Webber

2016; opened in 2021. Did not age well. Brown tint.

2016; opened in 2021. Did not age well. Brown tint.

Nov 17th, 2021
Steven Wood

Surprisingly good for Whole Foods wine. More oaky than a normal Barolo. Very dry.

Surprisingly good for Whole Foods wine. More oaky than a normal Barolo. Very dry.

Feb 14th, 2021
Erin Tompkins

Delicious and full of flavor without being overbearing- hit the spot. Enjoyed this with ribs on Christmas. Beautiful copper color in the glass. Whole Foods. Would definitely pick up again.

Delicious and full of flavor without being overbearing- hit the spot. Enjoyed this with ribs on Christmas. Beautiful copper color in the glass. Whole Foods. Would definitely pick up again.

Dec 29th, 2020
Zoe Perry-Wood

Good value, especially on sale. High tannin.

Good value, especially on sale. High tannin.

Jan 1st, 2020