Barolo Wines: Nebbiolo, Riserva and Back Vintages from Piedmont

Barolo DOCG and Barolo Riserva

A Barolo Riserva is aged for at least 62 months, more than five years, before it leaves the cellar. The extra time softens Nebbiolo's firm tannins and builds savoury notes of leather, dried roses and truffle.

More than a third of our Barolo wines are Riserva, and several come from named vineyard sites such as Bricco Ambrogio, Cerequio and Rocchettevino.

Back Vintage Barolo

Great Barolo needs time, and few buyers have the patience or the cellar to wait. That is why our range includes back vintage releases from Porta Rossa, with Barolo Riserva from vintages as far back as 1996. These mature bottles already show the dried fruit, earthy and floral complexity that only age brings.

Vintage matters in Barolo. Warm years give riper, more generous wines, while cooler years are more structured and need longer in the cellar, which is why collectors check a Barolo vintage chart before they buy.

The Villages of Barolo

Barolo comes from eleven villages, and the soil changes the style. La Morra and the village of Barolo itself sit on softer Tortonian soils that give perfumed, elegant wines, which is where Michele Chiarlo's Tortoniano takes its name.

Serralunga d'Alba and Monforte d'Alba lie mostly on older Serravallian soils that produce more powerful and structured Barolo built for long ageing.

Barolo Wine Brands in Our Range

Porta Rossa is our largest Barolo producer, known for its estate and back vintage releases. Fontanafredda in Serralunga d'Alba is one of Piedmont's most historic estates, and Michele Chiarlo adds single vineyard wines such as Cerequio.

Ciabot Berton, Ca Di Bruno, Manieri, Maretti and Patrizi complete the lineup.

Serving and Food Pairing

Serve Barolo at 16 to 18 degrees in a large glass, and decant younger wines for an hour or two. It is made for rich food: slow braised beef, mushroom risotto, egg pasta with shaved truffle or a hard, aged cheese.

How Long Can You Keep Barolo? Your Questions, Answered

How long can you keep Barolo?

Good Barolo often starts to open up after about ten years, and the finest examples can age for several decades. Store bottles on their side in a cool, dark place with a steady temperature.

What is the difference between Barolo and Barbaresco?

Both are made from Nebbiolo in the Langhe. Barbaresco comes from a smaller area nearby, needs less time before release and is often softer when young, while Barolo is generally more powerful and longer lived.

Is Barolo the same as Nebbiolo?

Barolo is made only from Nebbiolo, but not all Nebbiolo is Barolo. The name belongs to wines from the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, while Nebbiolo from other areas or from Australia is labelled differently.

Why is Barolo so expensive?

The Barolo area is small, Nebbiolo is a late ripening grape with modest yields, and every bottle ages for at least 38 months before release. Riserva and single vineyard wines are made in even smaller amounts.

Is there a more affordable alternative to Barolo?

Try Langhe Nebbiolo. It comes from the same hills, is made mostly from the same grape, is released younger and offers Barolo's rose and cherry character at a friendlier price.

Why Buy Barolo Wine at YourWines?

From recent releases to mature Riserva from the 1990s, you can buy Barolo wine online in Australia to drink now or to start a cellar.

Every wine is chosen by our team, available by the dozen or as a six-pack, and shipping is free Australia wide with a surcharge for WA, TAS and remote areas. Explore our Italian red wine, our Chianti or the whole Italian collection.