Jun 11, 2015 · Perhaps the most reputable of Italian red wines, and certainly one of the most popular is Barolo. Named after the town in Piedmont, the appellation is made up of eleven villages or townships. The most famous, and singled as the highest quality communes are the ones you should be acquainted with: These are La Morra, Serralunga d'Alba, Monforte d ...

Oct 17, 2024 · Explore the meaning of cru in both Italy and France, from the prestigious vineyards of Barolo to the ranked estates of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Learn how terroir shapes world-class wines through distinct vineyard sites and classifications.

Feb 15, 2022 · Here's my attempt at a brief introduction to the wines and crus of Barolo in North West Italy. Originally written for Libiamo Wines UK.

Nov 19, 2020 · They boast aroma, firm structure, elegance and serious longevity. The village’s 20 delimited crus comprise some of the most celebrated vineyards in Barolo, like Monprivato, Villero, Rocche di Castiglione, Fiasco and Bricco Boschis.

Jan 28, 2023 · Wines from Barolo are renowned for having strong tannins and strong scents of black fruit, spices, and truffles. The best crus are Cannubi, the first cru known since 1751, Sarmassa, Le Coste, Monrobiolo, Via Nuova, Paiagallo, and Bricco Viole.

In the commune of Barolo, the Cannubi and Sarmassa are considered "cru" class as well as the Brunate vineyard shared with the commune of La Morra. Also in La Morra are the highly esteemed Cerequio and Rocche vineyards.

Mar 1, 2025 · As demonstrated by Marcarini’s Comune di La Morra Barolo, the village wines here are less tense and more pleasing in youth than elsewhere. Minerality plays a supporting role rather than the headline. And aside from the cellar-worthy top crus, the wines offer fuller, juicier fruit with spicy aromatics. Castiglione Falletto

The “Grand Crus” of Barolo There are eleven villages, townships or "communes" that make up the Barolo DOCG. However, there are five key subzones that you should be acquainted with that make-up 87% of the wine. These are La Morra, Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba, and Monforte d'Alba. The soil

Sep 14, 2023 · There are currently 181 officially recognized crus in the Barolo region, each offering a unique expression of Nebbiolo. Some of the most renowned crus include Cannubi, Cerequio, and Rocche dell’Annunziata.

Sep 4, 2019 · Barolo is required by DOCG regulations, to age for a total of 38 months, includes 18 months in wood, starting on November first. If Barolo is aged for 62 months, includes 18 months in wood, it’s called Barolo Riserva.