Trader Joe’s Diamond Reserve Barolo DOCG Lot #6 Review

Trader Joe’s Diamond Reserve Barolo?? We check out this new bottle from Serralunga d’Alba in Piedmont, Italy to see if it’s worth the cost.

100% Nebbiolo from Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy. The wine spends 38 months aging with at least 18 months in barrel and the rest in bottle.

This is a true Barolo wine and while we are often left searching for clues on who the producer might be, this one says it right on the label! Of course, you can always check the neck tag to verify.

The wine comes from Bersano, a large Piedmont producer that also makes the Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Nizza Barbera we recently reviewed and enjoyed.

It’s pretty rare to find any Barolo under $20 (this one is $19.99 at Trader Joe’s) and Bersano’s own Barolo from this area (which has a very similar description) sells for $30-$40. This is looking like quite bargain. Let’s check it out!

The wine is imported by 8 Vini, Inc.

From the bottle:

Del Comune Di Serralunga D’Alba
100% Nebbiolo
Lot #6

Produced in Serralunga d’Alba, the finest production area for Barolo. This traditional Barolo refines for a minimum of 38 months in large oak barrels and the bottle. Ideal pairing with wild game, elaborate main courses and flavorful cheeses. Produced by Bersano, one of the oldest family estates in Piemonte.

Bottled by Bersano Vini S.R.L.
14% Alcohol

The 2020 Trader Joe’s Diamond Reserve Barolo DOCG Lot #6 opens with pleasing aromas of red and dark fruit, mint and forest floor notes along with a little licorice, anise and leather. It’s a good start.

The medium-bodied wine tastes smooth and a bit chewy and features similar flavors to the nose. It also has good balance and acidity plus a touch of earthiness. Like a lot of these inexpensive Barolos it’s really more like a Langhe Nebbiolo than a true Barolo, but that isn’t a bad thing as this is really quite tasty and quite a bargain for the price. It gets even a bit better after a few hours of air when a nice streak of spice develops as well.

It ends dry and grippy on the long finish and was similar on day 2. This is a nice find that compares quite favorably to the Kirkland Signature Barolo at the same price.

As always you can find an updated list of our recommended wines from Trader Joe’s as well as more info on their pricing model and some tips and tricks for shopping the store in our giant guide.

You can also find more of our favorite wines from Italy here!