When should you drink Barolo?

Aged wines will taste softer and smoother – the science of which you can read about here. In summary, though, an aged Barolo will be a lot more pleasant to drink. The amount of time needed for this development will vary, although 10-20 years is a good starting point for most Barolo wines.



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Barolo has one of the toughest ageing requirements in Italy. Even the “standard” Barolo must be aged for a minimum of 38 months, spending at least 18 months in barrels made from oak or chestnut. Barolo Riserva has to be aged in the cellar for 62 months, including at least 18 months in oak, before release.

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Considered to be one of the best wines in the world, many have referred to Barolo as the king of wines and even as the wine of the kings. An exclusive product that is known for being made in the Italian province of Cuneo (Piedmont), with the best Nebbiolo grapes and aged for a long time.

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If the wine spends 5+ years aging, it can be labeled as “Riserva” and sold at a higher price. Barolo generally costs more than Brunello, often fetching $60-90 per bottle. Because of the big tannins, a Barolo could take a decade to soften and enter a prime drinking window.

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