Barolo
Known as the king of wines, it is potent, complex and long-lived wine made from the Nebbiolo grape. The appellation is spread over 2,134 ha in total and consists of several villages and communes. divided into a multitude of individual vineyard sites and crus similar to Burgundy, with many producers owning small plots of the individual crus.
The main winemaking approach is a long maceration of Nebbiolo grapes - between 30 to 60 days -followed by a long maturation period in large old casks for a minimum of 38 months. And many producers often choose to age their wines even longer than this because of the intense fruit and powerful tannins of their grapes.
The combination of microclimate, altitude, soil, exposition and each winemaker’s individual touch is what makes every Barolo different. And in the main communes such as Serralunga, Castiglione Falletto, and La Morra, their Barolos are renowned for certain characteristics unique to each of them, due to their differing soils and exposition.
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Vinous (94)
The 2014 Barolo La Serra is bright, floral and energetic, with all of the sinewy tension that is typical of this site. I would cellar the 2014 for at least a few years to allow some of the angular contours to soften. There is a good deal of inner sweetness that will emerge in time. Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, mint and dried cherry all grace this expressive, savory Barolo from Roberto Voerzio.HK$8,495.00 -
HK$9,245.00 -
Less expressive, firmer and more mineral. More salty and oceanic than the Brunate with a chalky texture. Athletic and nervy but good strength and line. Winter berries and black cherry stones with a herbal, leafy quality. This is Voerzio’s highest Barolo vineyard, situated in the commune of La Morra, at between 380 to 430 metres above sea level. Aged for two years in a mix of big and small barrels, light toast, French oak (15, 20, 30 and 35 HL sizes for the big barrels).HK$8,335.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Sweet berry with light tar and hazelnut on the nose. It’s full-bodied with creamy, chewy tannins that are fine-grained and lead you down to a long, energetic finish. It goes on and on. Drink after 2025.HK$6,660.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Sweet berry with light tar and hazelnut on the nose. It’s full-bodied with creamy, chewy tannins that are fine-grained and lead you down to a long, energetic finish. It goes on and on. Drink after 2025.HK$8,315.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Potent with spice, the 2019 Barolo La Serra is a ripe ruby color and has a great bouquet of pine needles, fresh red cherries, blood orange zest, and dark mineral earth. From a site that gets more diurnal shift and wind, it has great structure, with ripe tannins, a weightless feel, and great concentration and purity. It boasts a lovely sanguine touch that seams through the wine with nervous energy and is sure to provide a great deal of longevity. This is only going to improve with time. Drink 2025-2055.HK$5,815.00 -
(3x75cl) 2020HK$7,625.00 -
(3x75cl) 2021HK$7,625.00 -
(3x75cl) 2019HK$14,985.00 -
Vinous (95+)
The 2014 Barolo Torriglione, tasted from magnum, is a very beautiful wine. The aromatics alone are exquisite. Dried flowers, mint, sweet red berry fruit, tobacco and licorice all grace this beguiling and expressive Barolo. All the elements come together so effortlessly. Slightly nervous tannins give the 2014 a real sense of vibrancy. It's a wonderful wine in a very challenging vintage. Available only in magnum.HK$13,720.00 -
HK$3,095.00
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(1x75cl) 2000HK$2,255.00 -
(12x75cl) 2007HK$17,525.00 -
(1x75cl) 2008HK$1,305.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Amazing aromas of flowers from lilacs and violets to raspberries and blackberries. Full-bodied, yet ultra-elegant. So much fruit that lasts for minutes on the palate. Tangy acidity. Truly a great wine. Better in 2019 but a joy to taste now.HK$7,240.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2014 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is slightly (just a hair) more accessible at this very premature stage in its drinking life. The wine opens to broad and wide fruit flavors that include cassis, wild cherry and dried blueberry with savory tones of tar, licorice and tobacco. These elements are carefully stitched together within a tight and elaborate embroidery. The mouthfeel is silky and long, but there is also a very subtle element of softness that makes this wine taste smooth and rich on the palate.HK$11,680.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
Similar notes of mulled black cherries, menthol, toasted spices, tobacco, and licorice emerge from the 2015 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata. It has the ripe, sexy style of the vintage, medium to full-bodied richness, an elegant, seamless texture, and a great finish. There are plenty of tannins here, yet they're sweet and polished, and this beauty already offers pleasure. Nevertheless, it's going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and should have three decades of overall longevity.HK$9,075.00 -
James Suckling (95)
Enticing aromas of orange peel, mushrooms and plums with hints of stone and dark chocolate. This is a very tight wine with chewy, focused tannins that hit you just at the end. It’s tight and reserved now. Give it two or three years to start to open up. Try after 2023 and onwards.HK$7,555.00 -
Vinous (90)
The 2017 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is a pleasant, easygoing Barolo from Roberto Voerzio. Lifted, perfumed Rocche aromatics meld into a core of crushed red berry fruit, rose petal, blood orange and spice. The 2017 is a bit more nervy than most vintages, but the brisk tannins help convey a measure of freshness that is quite welcome in this vintage. The 2017 is a solid wine, but far from inspiring.HK$8,655.00 -
HK$7,325.00 -
(3x75cl) 2020HK$7,625.00 -
(3x75cl) 2021HK$7,625.00 -
Vinous (97)
A striking wine, the 2004 Barolo Sarmassa, one of two Barolos Voerzio bottles only in magnums, provides a fascinating contrast to the much more virile, imposing Vecchie Viti dei Capalot e delle Brunate. Here the textures are silky, while the flavor profile is distinctly more floral. The Sarmassa is also typically a bit brighter, but the 2004 plays on darker tonalities of red fruit, with exotic spiced overtones and a bit more power than is the norm.HK$15,720.00 -
(3x150cl) 2006Vinous (96+)
Voerzio's 2006 Barolo Sarmassa di Barolo (magnum) literally explodes on the palate with red fruit, flowers, spices and mint. Still tightly wound, the 2006 is an especially powerful Sarmassa di Barolo that isn't quite as accessible as it often is at this stage. Still, the wine's bouquet, purity of fruit and persistence all augur for a long life of magnificent drinking.HK$7,540.00 -
(6x150cl) 2006Vinous (96+)
Voerzio's 2006 Barolo Sarmassa di Barolo (magnum) literally explodes on the palate with red fruit, flowers, spices and mint. Still tightly wound, the 2006 is an especially powerful Sarmassa di Barolo that isn't quite as accessible as it often is at this stage. Still, the wine's bouquet, purity of fruit and persistence all augur for a long life of magnificent drinking.HK$16,990.00 -
HK$3,905.00 -
HK$2,385.00 -
(1x150cl) 2020HK$5,190.00 -
(1x150cl) 2021HK$5,190.00 -
Rocche Costamagna Barolo Bricco Francesco Rocche dell'Annunziata 2013 is an exemplary expression of Barolo's venerable tradition. Cultivated in the esteemed vineyards of La Morra within the Piedmont region, this wine is crafted from meticulously selected Nebbiolo grapes, hand-harvested to ensure optimal quality. Under the stewardship of the Rocche family, renowned for their commitment to sustainable viticulture, the 2013 vintage undergoes traditional vinification processes, including extended maceration and ageing in French oak barrels for 36 months. This meticulous approach yields a wine of exceptional complexity, characterised by rich notes of ripe cherry, tar, and floral undertones, complemented by a robust tannic structure and a long, elegant finish. The Rocche Costamagna Barolo Bricco Francesco Rocche dell'Annunziata 2013 embodies the quintessential elegance and depth that fine Barolos are celebrated for, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring potential.
HK$890.00
Known as the king of wines, it is potent, complex and long-lived wine made from the Nebbiolo grape. The appellation is spread over 2,134 ha in total and consists of several villages and communes. divided into a multitude of individual vineyard sites and crus similar to Burgundy, with many producers owning small plots of the individual crus.
The main winemaking approach is a long maceration of Nebbiolo grapes - between 30 to 60 days -followed by a long maturation period in large old casks for a minimum of 38 months. And many producers often choose to age their wines even longer than this because of the intense fruit and powerful tannins of their grapes.
The combination of microclimate, altitude, soil, exposition and each winemaker’s individual touch is what makes every Barolo different. And in the main communes such as Serralunga, Castiglione Falletto, and La Morra, their Barolos are renowned for certain characteristics unique to each of them, due to their differing soils and exposition.
