Barolo is a red produced by Oberto in Barolo, Piedmont, Italy. Made from Nebbiolo. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Barolo
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Grapes: Nebbiolo
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, high acidity, dry
A classic Barolo from Oberto, a respected traditional-leaning producer in the region: expect firm, grippy tannins and bright acidity wrapped around dried cherry, rose, and tar-like notes typical of Nebbiolo. It's a serious, savory red built for the table rather than easy sipping, and benefits from decanting or a few years of bottle age. Pair it with rich braises or hard cheeses to soften its structure.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Piedmont, Italy
Piedmont (Piemonte) sits in the northwest of Italy, tucked against the Alps, and is prized for some of the country's most serious and long-lived red wines.
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo is a red grape from Italy's Piedmont, the noble variety behind Barolo and Barbaresco and one of the world's great age-worthy wines.
More wines
More red wines from Piedmont
- Adesso — Lampara, Langhe
- Arborina — Giovanni Corino, Barolo
- Asili — Ca' del Baio, Barbaresco
- Barbaresco — Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco
Frequently asked questions
Where is Barolo from?
Barolo is produced by Oberto in Barolo, Piedmont, Italy.
What grapes are in Barolo?
Barolo is made from Nebbiolo.