Costco's take on an iconic wine rarely found under $20, the Kirkland Signature Barolo DOCG. Plus we track down the true producer... Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy. While we don't know the exact aging on this wine, the Barolo region requires 38 months of … [Read more...]
The Best Barolo Under $20 (and Saturday Splurges)
Corte Rossa Barolo – Budget Barolo!
While it may not measure up to your typical (and well over $20) Barolo, Trader Joe's delivers some pretty good Nebbiolo for only $12, the Corte Rossa Barolo DOCG. 100% Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy. While we don't know the exact aging on this wine, the Barolo region … [Read more...]
Vite Colte Essenze Barolo di Barolo - Lovely!
Splurging today on a super drinkable Barolo, the Vite Colte Essenze Barolo del Comune di Barolo DOCG. 100% Nebbiolo from the municipality of Barolo in Piedmont, Italy. The wine ages for 24 months in small oak barrels. … [Read more...]
Massolino Barolo - On The Nice List
Looking for a Christmas splurge? The Massolino "Serralunga d'Alba" Barolo DOCG fits the bill! Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy. The wine is aged in large oak barrels for at least 30 months plus another 12 months in the bottle before release. … [Read more...]
Barolo on the Down Low - Two Tastes of Barolo on the Cheap
Ahh, Barolo. Perhaps the most renowned of the renowned Italian wines. Made mostly from Nebbiolo in Piedmont, it's not that often that we find revered wines like this in our price range. In fact, it's so rare to find wines like Barolo, Brunello or Amarone under $20 that when we do … [Read more...]