Barolo Classico 2021

Barolo Classico 2021

Producer: (Typically from the Barolo zone – e.g. in La Morra, Monforte d'Alba or Serralunga d'Alba)
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
Alcohol content: approximately 14.5% vol.

Description

Barolo Classico 2021 is a classic expression of the noble Nebbiolo grape – a wine that balances power, complexity and finesse in the most distinguished way. The 2021 vintage is considered one of the strongest in recent times in Piedmont: a year with ideal growing conditions that have yielded grapes with great aromatic depth, structure and aging potential.

The wine is typically aged for 24 to 30 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, which rounds out the tannins without overpowering the fruit character. The result is an elegant and traditional Barolo with clear origins in the classic hills surrounding the village of Barolo.

Fragrance

The aroma is intense and layered – a true hallmark of Nebbiolo:

First impressions of roses, violets and dried herbs

Then ripe cherries, raspberries and a touch of licorice

Subtle notes of leather, forest floor, tar and cedar, testifying to the wine's development potential

Taste

In the mouth, Barolo Classico 2021 is powerful, yet elegant and refined.

Tight structure with distinctive but finely polished tannins

Tasting notes of red berries, dried flowers, herbs and a hint of tobacco

Fresh acidity that gives life and balance

A long, complex aftertaste with a mineral touch and classic Barolo bite

Serving and food pairing

Barolo is a wine that should be enjoyed after oxygenation (preferably 1-2 hours in a carafe) and served at approximately 18 °C .
It is excellently suited for:

Beef and game (e.g. braised veal shank, roast beef or wild boar)

Truffle-based dishes

Mushrooms and mature hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

Storage potential

Barolo Classico 2021 can be drunk now with air, but will develop beautifully over the next 10-15 years , where the bouquet becomes more complex and silky.

Overall impression

An authentic and characterful Barolo that combines power and elegance in perfect harmony.
Barolo Classico 2021 is a wine with soul, history and an expression that encapsulates the essence of Piedmont – for those who appreciate great wine with depth and longevity.