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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(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (91)
The 2017 Barolo Giachini shows its typical pliant personality, but in a more restrained style than is typical. Ripe red berry fruit, cedar, dried flowers, mint and spice fill out its mid-weight frame nicely. There is lovely depth here, if a bit less mid-palate creaminess than in most years. That, in turn, makes the tannins stick out a bit.HK$1,850.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018Vinous (91)
The 2018 Barolo Giachini is super-classy and elegant. There is a feeling of nervous tension that runs through the Giachini that is super-appealing. Crushed flowers, kirsch, spice and mint open gradually with a bit of air. The 2018 is very nicely done, although it clearly shows the more mid-weight feel of the year.HK$1,970.00 -
Experience the elegance of Giovanni Corino Barolo Vigna Giachini 2020, a distinguished expression from the heart of Piedmont's Barolo appellation. Cultivated in the esteemed Vigna Giachini vineyard, this Barolo is crafted from meticulously selected Nebbiolo grapes, hand-harvested to ensure optimal ripeness. Fermented in traditional oak barrels, followed by extended ageing, the wine develops a complex bouquet of red cherries, truffle, and subtle floral notes. Giovanni Corino, renowned for his commitment to biodynamic principles and sustainable viticulture, brings forth a wine of exceptional structure and finesse. On the palate, the Barolo Vigna Giachini 2020 unveils layers of rich tannins, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish, epitomising the quintessential Barolo character. Perfect for pairing with robust Italian cuisines, this vintage is a testament to Corino’s expertise and dedication to excellence.
HK$2,100.00 -
Giovanni Corino Barolo Vigneto Rocche 2001 epitomises the quintessential expression of Nebbiolo from the esteemed Barolo DOCG region in Piedmont. Crafted with meticulous attention, the vineyards of Vigneto Rocche benefit from the optimal terroir, characterised by calcareous marl soils and a favorable microclimate. Giovanni Corino, a revered producer with decades of heritage, employs traditional vinification techniques coupled with modern precision. The grapes undergo a careful maceration and aging process in French oak barrels for 36 months, ensuring a harmonious integration of tannins and fruit. This vintage reveals a deep garnet hue, unveiling complex aromas of ripe cherries, truffles, and subtle hints of tobacco. On the palate, it delivers a robust structure with velvety tannins and a lingering, elegant finish. Ideal for cellaring, the 2001 Vigneto Rocche promises continued evolution, making it a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection.
HK$5,880.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2017 Barolo Bricat is delicate, understated and very pretty. A quiet wine, the Bricat offers lovely mid-palate pliancy and depth. The tannins need to soften a bit, but that should not be an issue in another few years' time. Sweet red berry fruit pomegranate and spice nuances flesh out nicely. This soft Barolo is not an obvious wine, but it will delight readers who appreciate finesse. I very much like the brightness and floral lift here.HK$2,745.00 -
(1x75cl) 2012Vinous (91+)
A promising wine, the 2012 Barolo Castelletto is also most dense, inward and tightly wound of Manzone's 2012s. Centered and poised in the glass, today the 2012 comes across as compact and also not fully expressive. It will be interesting to see if the 2012 opens up a bit. Today, it is a bit monolithic, but there is good depth in the glass, not to mention plenty of personality.HK$820.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2016 Barolo Castelletto pulses with energy. The flavors are dark and deeply pitched, with tons of balsamic inflections laced throughout. There is a feeling of translucence to the 2016 that is quite appealing. Time in the glass brings out the wine's resonance and breadth. Give it a few years in bottle.HK$1,025.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2017 Barolo Castelletto captures all of the savory and mineral complexity of this high-altitude site. Ethereal and gracious, the Castelletto has so much to offer. Pine, mint, blood orange, crushed raspberry and star anise are all finely sculpted throughout. This is one of the best Barolos I have ever tasted from Manzone. Don't miss it.HK$740.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2017 Barolo Castelletto captures all of the savory and mineral complexity of this high-altitude site. Ethereal and gracious, the Castelletto has so much to offer. Pine, mint, blood orange, crushed raspberry and star anise are all finely sculpted throughout. This is one of the best Barolos I have ever tasted from Manzone. Don't miss it.HK$2,510.00 -
Vinous (94)
Manzone's 2004 Barolo Le Gramolere reveals gorgeous notes of candied cherries, spices and menthol in an elegant, sweet expression of this vineyard. It offers greater freshness than the Castelletto, with notable vibrancy to its generous fruit. The finish is delicate and long, as ethereal aromas linger in the empty glass. The Gramolere was aged predominantly in 500 liter barrels with 15-20% of the juice seeing larger 20-hectoliter barrels. It is one of the finest wines have tasted from this small, artisan producer.HK$6,205.00 -
Vinous (94+)
A powerful, deep wine, the 2010 Barolo Gramolere wraps around the palate with gorgeous resonance. Mint, pine, menthol, spices and new leather are all beautifully expressive in the glass. The tannins are firm, but also very nicely integrated. It will be interesting to see how the 2010 ages. Today, it is full of potential.HK$1,055.00 -
(6x75cl) 2010Vinous (94+)
A powerful, deep wine, the 2010 Barolo Gramolere wraps around the palate with gorgeous resonance. Mint, pine, menthol, spices and new leather are all beautifully expressive in the glass. The tannins are firm, but also very nicely integrated. It will be interesting to see how the 2010 ages. Today, it is full of potential.HK$5,535.00 -
(1x75cl) 2011Wine Advocate (91)
The 2011 Barolo Gramolere offers slightly more subdued fruit tones with moderate intensity. The wine shows soft corners with plenty of spice and toasted oak at the back. This hot vintage has shaped a soft and immediately accessible wine. Drink this Barolo within the next 10 years (and not later).HK$790.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
This is Giovanni Manzone's headline Barolo. At 13,000 bottles made per year, production numbers are more than double the other Barolos in his portfolio, so this wine is reasonably easy to locate as a result. The 2013 Barolo Gramolere is an articulate and exuberant expression of contemporary Nebbiolo. It sees a 40-day maceration period for extra color and structure, plus 30 months aging in both botte grande and tonneaux. It reveals a dark color and medium body with black cherry, spice and licorice aromas that lift elegantly from the bouquet.HK$8,905.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015Vinous (94)
The 2015 Barolo Gramolere is more powerful and overly dense than the Castelletto tasted alongside it. Sweet tobacco, spice, mint, cedar and tobacco are all laced together. Rich and supple, the Gramolere will drink well with just a few years in bottle. I have a slight preference stylistically for the Castelletto, but it is impossible not to love the Gramolere for its immediacy.HK$705.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2016 Barolo Gramolere is an exquisite wine. It's a Barolo that speaks to finesse and class more than anything else. Pulsating tannins drive a core of sweet red fruit, mint, spice and blood orange, with strong mineral accents that keep everything lively. Bright acids and a spine of tannin shape the long, beautifully persistent finish as the wine fleshes out with time in the glass.HK$795.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2017 Barolo Gramolere is broad and ample, yet retains the gracious style that is typical of the Manzone Barolos these days. The fruit profile is a bit darker, though, and there is a bit more of an oak imprint. Black cherry, new leather, menthol and spice all meld together effortlessly as the 2017 blossoms with a touch of aeration.HK$2,585.00 -
Vinous (93+)
The 2015 Barolo Cerretta is a dark, potent wine that captures all the brooding, virile intensity that is so typical of Serralunga. A blast of dark cherry, tobacco, smoke, licorice, grilled herbs, menthol and pine punctuates this decidedly structured, imposing Barolo. Give the 2015 a few years to come into its own. The 2015 is promising.HK$3,855.00 -
(1x75cl) 2016Vinous (95)
The 2016 Barolo Cerretta is another impressive wine from Davide Rosso. Ample and resonant in the glass, with terrific freshness, the Cerretta captures all the best the vintage has to offer. Sweet red berry fruit, blood orange, cinnamon, wild flowers and mint emerge from the glass, but only with some reluctance. Time really brings out the wine's textural depth nicely. I would give the 2016 a few years in bottle.HK$695.00 -
Decanter (96)
After 30 to 36 months in big oak casks, this 2019 vintage of one of Serralunga's most celebrated MGAs shines for its restrained nose of Parma violets, wild strawberry, orange juice and a super-intense, stunning rhubarb root character. It's floral as well on the palate, elegant and refined, very classic, with polished, velvety tannins that are dusty on the finish. The structure defies time here; the potential is great.HK$2,785.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020Wine Advocate (94)
The Giovanni Rosso 2020 Barolo Cerretta, with fruit from Serralunga d'Alba, is quite generous and ripe, owing to sunny vintage conditions. It opens to a dark ruby color and pretty concentration with perfumes that are fine and elegant; they recall lavender, wild berry, plum and rusty nail. The Cerretta vineyard delivers a lingering sense of sweetness, and that becomes a signature for this wine. These results are immediate and up front.HK$2,897 - HK$3,426
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HK$2,935.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
Pretty nose of ripe fruit with a fine spicy note. Dried cherry and raspberry fruit and energetic acidity. Attractive tannic bite on the finish. Great length.HK$825.00 -
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HK$5,750.00 -
(3x75cl) 2018HK$6,975.00 -
HK$12,695.00
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Immerse yourself in the exceptional pleasure of the Giribaldi Barolo Cerviano-Merli 2016, an intoxicating embodiment of artisanal Italian winemaking. Produced by the esteemed Giribaldi estate nestled in the ethereal landscape of Piedmont, Italy, this wine is a testimony to centuries of viticultural prowess. Crafting this fine wine involved meticulous selection of Nebbiolo grapes, which were then gently pressed before fermentation in stainless steel, preserving the grapes' earthy complex flavours. Aged for 42 months in Slavonic oak barrels, the resultant wine is nothing short of sublime. The Giribaldi Barolo Cerviano-Merli 2016 mesmerizes with its intriguing bouquet of ripe cherry, gentle spice, and leather, complemented by a tantalising, decorously-tannic palate. Unparalleled in its grace and depth, it's a choice complement to savoury dishes, serving as a testament to the Giribaldi winery's laudable dedication to the sublime art of winemaking.
HK$2,800.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016Immerse yourself in the splendid refinement of the Giulia Negri Barolo Marassio 2016, a triumph hailing from the Langhe, Piedmont, renowned for producing Italy's most exquisite wines. Brought forth from the La Morra vineyards, famed for its exceptional terroir, this elegant Nebbiolo wine evokes a profound sense of sophistication with every sip. Raised with bountiful respect for the land, this wine mirrors the passionate virtuosity of its producer, Giulia Negri, aptly hailed as "La Signora Barolo."
The Giulia Negri Barolo Marassio 2016 ages exquisitely in artisanal French barriques, lending it a delicate complexity. Elegantly layered aromas of blackberry, cherry, truffle, tobacco and anise engage the senses whilst the palate is suitably bedazzled by its balanced tannic structure. Marrying tradition with innovation, the Giulia Negri Barolo Marassio 2016 captures an authentic Italian narrative in every drop, making it a worthy addition to any discerning oenophile's collection.
HK$4,590.00
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.
