Barolo Chinato

Wine Description for Barolo Chinato by Roagna

Colour & Appearance

Deep, luminous mahogany brown with ruby highlights – the glass immediately reveals the complexity and depth of this extraordinary aperitif and digestif in one.

Nose

A beguiling, multi-layered world of aromas opens up: bitter orange peel, dried roses and cinchona bark meet notes of dark chocolate, cardamom and juniper. Beneath this shimmers the unmistakable spice of Nebbiolo – tar, violets and dried herbs – which lends the whole an elegant, almost meditative depth.

Palate

On the palate, a velvety, sweet fullness unfolds that never feels heavy. The sweetness is precisely balanced, kept in check by a lively bitter note of cinchona bark and the characteristic acid structure of Nebbiolo. Hints of wormwood, cinnamon, star anise and stewed red fruits weave together into a harmonious, almost meditative whole. At 16% alcohol, it feels astonishingly elegant and never heavy.

Finish

Long, warm and complex – the finish leaves a pleasant bittersweet warmth, accompanied by notes of coffee beans and Alpine herbs. A finish that invites contemplation and another sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Azienda I Paglieri of Roagna is located in the heart of Barbaresco in Piedmont – one of the most noble addresses in Italian winemaking. Over four generations, the Roagna family has cultivated a style that places tradition and integrity above all else.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The base is Nebbiolo, the great grape variety of Piedmont, enriched with a carefully composed blend of herbs, spices and cinchona bark according to a traditional recipe. Aging takes place, as is typical for Roagna, in large wooden casks – no barriques, no compromises. Luca Roagna only releases this wine onto the market once it has reached its optimum maturity.

Food Pairings

Classically neat over ice or with a splash of soda water as an elegant digestif. Outstanding with dark chocolate, tiramisu or panna cotta with caramel. The adventurous can pair it with Gorgonzola or strong blue cheese.

Special Features

The Barolo Chinato is no ordinary wine – it is an aromatised wine liqueur with a centuries-old tradition in Piedmont and is considered one of the most sophisticated in its category. In the hands of Roagna, it becomes a rarity: artisanal, unadulterated and of timeless elegance.