5 Great BAROLO Wines You Must Try (While They Are Still Affordable)

Let's explore some great Barolo wines you must try, while they are still affordable.
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Barolo wines are made from a red grape variety Nebbiolo, native to Piedmont region in Italy. For the past ten years I have noticed an increased interest and demand for Barolo wines, which has led to significant increase in their prices. However, there are still few gems available for a relatively affordable price and in this video we will look at five of them: Rivetto from Serralunga d’Alba, Domenico Clerico and Aldo Conterno from Monforte d’Alba and Vietti from Casteglione Falletto.
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**Contents of this video
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Why You Should Pay More Attention to Barolo Wines
1:35 Rivetto
2:35 Domenico Clerico
3:32 Aldo Conterno
4:42 Vietti
5:35 Pira
6:23 Conclusion
#wine #barolo #italianwine
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[@handrinkssolowineclub]

Thanks for all the hard work! Really appreciate the time that went into this!

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for the lovely comment. Cheers! 🍾✨🥂

[@DarthJabba504]

Great recs! A beautiful woman with great taste in wines, wearing an elegant blazer...and an iron maiden t-shirt...nice.

[@NoSediment]

Thank You, I am blushing! ☺️ Cheers! ✨🍾🥂

[@strikef16falcon58]

This has been my 2nd viewing of your Channel, and I like your style so I have Subscribed. Once again, Great Job on your presentation about Barolo wines.

[@NoSediment]

Thank You’ 🙏🏻 it is very sweet of You to write that. Cheers and I hope You will discover something new! 🥂✨

[@jimbrey1138]

Thanks for this video. I’ve kind of given up hope on finding affordable Barolos but this video gives me some new ideas.

[@NoSediment]

Cheers! 🥂 It is not that bad, there are more great and affordable producers out there. These are those that came into my mind showing constantly high quality year after year. 🍷💥

[@tostman333]

Extremely helpful video, I will be guided by it for the next order from Italy

[@NoSediment]

Thank You, incredibly happy You did enjoy this video and found it useful. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mammajumboshrimp]

Listing them all down! this is a great list. Thank you!

[@NoSediment]

Thank You, I appreciate it! 🍷Cheers! ✨🍾🥂

[@DanielBMr-SundaySauce]

Bravo ! Another Great Video. Thanks, Daniel Bellino

[@bobblowhard8823]

I love barolo...and I love your dog!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

All five are GREAT choices... Aldo Conterno is starting to climb up in price quite a bit. Vietti's Castiglione bottling for me is classic and I always have some in the cellar. During blind tastings, I know that Pira's wines can have brett at times (I don't mind it but some people detest it_.

[@michaelandersson9279]

Excellent choise ! Rinaldi 😎!

[@timotheverrette5988]

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[@NoSediment]

Thank You and cheers! 🥂 It is a great compliment! ☺️

[@nikolajkrarup8750]

I hope you get a lot more subscibers. Your channel is awesome

[@Smiding]

Thanks for the tips! I just recently bought a case of Pio Cesare Barbaresco, looking forward to sample it. One on my toplist to buy is Barolo Bartolo Mascarello 2016.

[@NoSediment]

Well, Pio Cesare is a great producer. I have been very lucky to be able to visit their extensive cellars. Also still very affordable. Bartolo Mascarello makes lovely wines and because of their price range - its always a special occasion. ✨

[@dmill6103]

Oh so beautiful! Thank you!

[@NoSediment]

Cheers! 🥂✨🍾

[@carlcadregari7768]

Nicely done. Vietti is an absolutely go too for me. Thank you…..

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for the comment. Vietti is also one of my favourite Barolo wines! 🍷💯

[@nikolajkrarup8750]

Barolo are my favourite wine region. Awesome.

[@NoSediment]

It is very beautiful, especially in the Autumn with the beautiful colours and fog in the mornings. ✨

[@TheAricko]

Just got 6 of the 2017 Piro Margheria -JS96, JD94, RP92 and Agnes G - Highly Recommended! Thanks so much! The 2015 was sold out. Will cellar it a few years, try one, and decide if the rest need longer.

[@NoSediment]

Pira was a great surprise to me, I wish I had bought more bottles as well. Giving the fact that they are coming from Serralunga, they should be able to age gracefully.

[@megatrendy1]

I have some Aldo Conterno, Vietti and Pira in my cellar, and I haven't any regrets buying these wines. I had once Clerico at a tasting - I wasn't impressed that much, but maybe I was in a bad mood or the wine in a difficult stage. But I think you gave very good recommendations!🙂 Maybe you should once look out for Fletcher - they have Barolos and Barbarescos, good quality at still reasonable prices. Hopefully they don't get too high! Cheers!🍷

[@NoSediment]

The names You mentioned are exquisite and no regrets needed! 😂😅 Maybe Clerico wines were simply not Your style, that also happens. I mean, I have few Champagne brands I simply haven’t been able to appreciate at the same level as others do. Still great producers, just not my preference. 🤷‍♀️

[@Ioshka1]

There is no talking about Barolo without mention of the late Renato Ratti. And of course the relative cantina. At L'Annunziata below La Morra il grande Renato (worthily followed by his son Pietro) has a wine museum in an old abbey. In any case, wonderful post... I subscribed and delighted to find your channel. Back in the day, my now 98 year old mom (from New York) taught English to plenty of names on your list. Talking about the mid seventies. I like Barolo... but the best and easiest of Alba wines is Dolcetto (no wood, no aging, just stainless steel and fruit). I hope you get around to introducing the world to this fantastically affordable variety.

[@NoSediment]

Thank You and cheers! 🥂 That is a great story about Your mom. During my last visit to Piemonte I made a video about the region and mentioned Dolcetto as well. However, I am yet to make a video on this grape variety alone. 🍾🥂

[@arufahc]

I agree very much that these are high quality producers. Thanks for sharing! With this list I think you will enjoy Roberto Voerzio and Sandrone. That being said, Aldo Conterno Romairasco is still the best Barolo I have had, with Voerzio very close. I think the hidden gems are in Serralunga. The wines speak quality and true terrior, and are priced reasonably too. High quality single vineyards like Prapo and Lazzairasco are still under $100 USD. Names are Guido Porro, Germano, Luigi Vico (newcomer), Giovanni Rosso, etc. So much fun to try! The vigna rionda from Germano and Guido Porro are around $150, they are so tasty!

[@NoSediment]

I completely agree on Serralunga, my favourite sub-region for Barolo wines. Thank You also for adding to the list these producers, they are great and definitely worth mentioning! 🙏🏻

[@cookandrideflorida]

Conterno does indeed make excellent wines so now I’ll have to try the others you mentioned.

[@NoSediment]

Thank You. I hope You will find them and enjoy them as much as I do. 🍷✨

[@jeanclaude4]

I recently purchased a bottle of Conterno Il Favot 2011 for around $40. It was a discounted price as I think an older Langhe Nebbiolo might put some people off. But it was wonderful. Awesome. Felt bummed when it was gone because I knew as a close out I'd never find again at that price. I'm a bargain Barolo shopper.

[@NoSediment]

Wow, great find! I will go further, I have spoken with a lot of wine professionals, and many of them are put off by Nebbiolo. 😬 But yes.. it is such a wonderful grape variety and even Langhe Nebbiolo can age so beautifully and give so much on nose and palate in terms of flavours and complexity. I also like to look for bargains in wine 🍷! 😉

[@simonecazzaniga2632]

Compliments for the channel! What do you think about Massolino's Barolo?

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! 🙏🏻 I have only tasted it several times, and remember enjoying their style a lot + I always preferred Serralunga wines! Good that You remained me about this producer, I will plan to visit them next time I am in Barolo. 🍷 Cheers! ✨

[@KevuH21]

I can recommend the Barolos from Claudio Alario. They are just a dream to drink and still very affordable (

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for this suggestion. I don’t have them available in my market, but the next time I will be in the region, I will make sure to look them up. 🍷✨

[@leightoncooke]

I love Barolo, and the slow food culture of Piemonte. I have found excellent vini naturali from Langhe that are still affordable.

[@NoSediment]

Yes, it seems to me that the slow food culture and sustainable lifestyle is really going strong in Piemonte!

[@francmassaneda]

New wine channel discovered! NOICE

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! 🙏🏻 Hope You will enjoy it! 🍾🥂

[@davidmills1847]

Love Barolo and that T-Shirt :)

[@NoSediment]

Cheers! 🍷✨ Then You are my kind of person! 🙌

[@numanuma20]

Vietti makes a fantastic Langhe Nebbiolo. It is on my list to always look out for. Pertinace makes a great Barbaresco that is affordable. They are made in the traditional style with orange and violet, soft tannins and can be drunk early.

[@NoSediment]

I agree about Vietti 💯. Also don’t think I have tasted Pertinance, will need to seek it out. Thank You! ✨

[@plasmatini]

@@NoSediment I remember listening to an interview with Luca Currado (Maybe: the I'll Drink To That podcast) and he mentioned how great a value Perbacco was, do to the quality and sourcing of the fruit. Is Perbacco the "Langhe Nebbiolo" you referred to?

[@NoSediment]

@@plasmatini yes, that is the one. I should have given the full name of the wine. I am sorry. 😞

[@wannabedal-adx458]

I am curious about this region as well now. I might want to visit here after checking out the Bordeaux (and especially St. Emillion) region and then the Rhone River valley. Piedmont and Tuscany I would like to try together. Thanks, Agnes!

[@NoSediment]

Cheers! 🍷Both Piemonte and Tuscany are so worth to visit! ✨

[@67charliebrownie]

Hi Agnes, really enjoyed your video, short n sharp. Got myself 2 bottles of G Conterno 2007 & 2011 recently. Can advise when to drink and how long to decant. Love your doggie.. LOL

[@NoSediment]

Hi, Giacomo Conterno is a TOP producer in Barolo and in my opinion these wines should be drinking beautifully now and in the next (5-10) years. Both vintages are considered warm, so these wines might be more approachable sooner than wines from more classical vintages. But I have not tried Giacomo Conterno 2007&2011 recently, so this only my opinion. 🍷✨ Cheers!

[@BB-fc4ox]

My favorit Barolo is pira Barolo marenca And Pira Barolo margheria 2017 Thank You for Every singles information about the red wine 👍🌹🙏🏻😆

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for Your comment! 🍾🥂 I see You know Pira Barolo quite well. 😉

[@a511092801]

Have you ever try PARUSSO? Their single vineyard: Mariondino really amazing. Also Mosconi, Bussia and Bussia riserva. I also taste their Medoc Classico ( the sparkling wine which made from Nebbiolo) it's really good. The price also affordable, and it is worth it

[@NoSediment]

Parusso seems very affordable. I must try these wines. Thank You for a suggestion - I also really like sparkling wines they make in Piemonte, so that would be lovely to try. 🍾🥂 Cheers!

[@pablorock7644]

I LOVE YOUR IRON MAIDEN SHIRT. ALSO GREAT VIDEO WILL TRY SOME ...THANKS MUCH PAUL P.S I AM A BIG IRON MAIDEN FAN THE ROCK .......

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for the comment. Hope You will find and enjoy some of these wines! 🍷 I had a blast at the Iron Maiden show in Riga a couple of weeks ago! 💥

[@pmasters1951]

Funny how tastes & fashion change ... thirty years ago, Clerico, Aldo Conterno, Vietti, and Pira were all leaders in the movement to "modern" style Barolo, featuring some (and in the case of Clerico, a lot) barrique aging. They were some of the most expensive and hard to finds in the market. I would never have expected them to appear in a list of undervalued producers!

[@NoSediment]

I am sorry for the misunderstanding here. I never meant to say that these wines are undervalued. What I meant is that, they are still relatively affordable now, which might not be the case in few years.

[@user-wp5zk6wq9t]

I recently stumbled upon your channel, do you have an honest opinion on the Roagna Barolo 2018 vecchie viti (2690 bottles produced) ?

[@NoSediment]

I haven’t tasted it for a while now, but I do remember enjoying this producer and their wines a lot. 🙏🏻

[@Horangwooahe]

Any suggestions for good Arneis and Moscato or any good white from that region? I would love to try some white when I visit next year!!

[@NoSediment]

I do have some in mind, and actually have been thinking to make a video about this topic for a while now. 🙌🙌🙌

[@Horangwooahe]

@@NoSediment great I'll be waiting for it! Thank you 🫶

[@SgtPeter-3]

Great T-shirt 🤘😍🤘

[@NoSediment]

Thank You’ 🙌🙌🙌

[@Jorbene]

Vietti e Aldo Conterno, buonissimi.

[@jonathanlongo6131]

Lots of useful information... but what about the Iron Maiden shirt!? 🤩

[@NoSediment]

Thank You. :) I love the band, and I was just recently at the concert, so I guess I had to show off it. 🤷‍♀️🫣🍾✨

[@marcoabbarchi7651]

All great wines, I would add Elio Sandri to the list, need to refresh myself about the price tho.

[@NoSediment]

👍👍👍👍

[@GavGrumble]

No mention of Pio Cesare - I'm very surprised!

[@NoSediment]

Well, there are a lot of great producers, and Pio Cesare is amongst them. Unfortunately I could not name them all. 🥹🍷 Hope You can forgive me! 😓

[@federicomoznich2655]

You should try the Barolo from Novello village ;)

[@NoSediment]

Point taken - this is the list of the wines (wine styles) that I like a lot. It is interesting 🤔, because every time I do a blind tasting - I always choose wines from Serralunga without me knowing they are from this area. I guess it would be politically correct to include all the villages. 🫣

[@stevenholt4936]

Thinking about opening my one and only bottle of Mascarello 2009 when a friend visits next week. Anybody tried it recently? If so, how is it drinking?

[@NoSediment]

I am sorry, I will not be able to help here. But knowing the producer, it should be in prime condition. Maybe others can help? 😉

[@santovirt]

Hello, Just try Flavio Roddolo wines (Monforte d' Alba ). Barolo Ravera, Cabernet Bricco Appiani, dolcetto d'alba Superiore....

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for all the suggestions. Will keep an eye on on these wines. Flavio Roddolo is just at the edge of being pricy! 😉 Cheers! 🥂

[@santovirt]

@@NoSediment here, in Italy, he has lower prices than others

[@andrewtate8303]

So how,d i get them back in England ?😮

[@NoSediment]

Are there none available? 😓

[@koenvanthof6176]

You should try Paolo Manzone. Brilliant Price Quality barolo's

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for suggestion! 🙏🏻🍷

[@terryklender4209]

Can you do a video on Barbaresco?

[@NoSediment]

Sure, why not. 🙏🏻🙌🙌🙌

[@rainbowunicorn2322]

Thanks for your video, but for my taste Domenico Clerico and Vietti are very overrated including their Barolo MGA. To my taste, the wines Cordero di Montezemolo - Barolo Monfalletto and Paolo Scavino - Barolo are very good and tasty. Paolo Scavino also has very good Barolo MGA, but their prices are quite high. I started the wine hobby 3 years ago and I only have 283 wines tasted, rated and recorded, so I'm a beginner and still have a long way to go.

[@NoSediment]

In my view Vietti is one of the top, top producers in the region. Interesting how the style will change now that original owners are no longer with the estate. Paolo Scavino does offer great wines, and I love many of their single vineyards, but it is Serralunga - so very structured and powerful wines and sometimes delicacy can be preferred. 🥰 Cheers! 🍾🍾🍾

[@matthewrogers6170]

I would like to try it.

[@NoSediment]

Cheers! 🥂

[@matthewrogers6170]

Cheers.

[@tomassilvafernandez440]

I love your dog 🐶amazing video than makes me thirsty to watching it 🍷♥

[@NoSediment]

Thank You and thank You! Both great compliments for me! 🙏🏻

[@matthewrogers6170]

Cheers.

[@NoSediment]

🥂

[@tomusa1]

well done

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! ✨🥂🍾

[@chrisscanlon3717]

I bet you fell in love with Rivetto himself as well. "Charismatic" indeed 😏

[@NoSediment]

I am not sure I completely understand.. is that sarcasm? 😬🤔😉

[@spirestocksnotification6710]

Of the wine varietals, when correlated to price, it seems as though Barola has the most variance. I recently tasted a 2017 Luca Bosio, 14 ABV, and the wine barely had any tannins was Light to Medium bodied and the most subtle trace of spice/oak. The most notable wine attribute was the smooth taste and balance with acidity. After tasting, researched oak aging and indicated 36 months on oak but no disclosure of percent new oak, my hunch is neutral oak. Based on such variance in other Barolas, I think it would be helpful if Barola was further declared/classified as say Light to medium bodied Barolas with ABV less than 14.5 ABV that exhibit soft tannins and do not have much of a bouquet emphasizing the balance and smoothness in taste and then classify the medium to full bodied wines with more pronounced tannins that are 14.5 or greater ABV that exhibit a more notable and evident bouquet that have more percent new oak while aging, say percent oak over 25%. By classifying further based on ABV, percent new oak, and pronouncement of bouquet and tannins, this further classification differentiation should limit the surprises when paying $40+ for a Barola that is not to one's liking.

[@NoSediment]

Hi, I completely understand what You mean. Unfortunately, if wine would be classified by style, I am afraid there might be more confusion. What for one is light bodied, for other might seem full and rich. The same for tannin - I am used to Nebbiolo tannin, most people would still find them very high and firm. If the label would state ‘smooth’ they would feel misled. 🤷‍♀️ But thank You for the insightful comment, always great to read! 🍷

[@spirestocksnotification6710]

@No Sediment I realize preference for palate is highly correlated to age, and most associate Nebbiola with firm tannins but the most recent Barola I had, had basically no tannins, which I think most would ascertain; thus, as an attempt to correlate ABV and aging process specifics may give more insight, and, once any taster tries both side by side in a benchmark they can choose which style they prefer after classifying the threshold of 14.5 ABV and 25% new oak noting 20s to 40s aged tasters tend to like less dry and over 50s more dry noting there are always exceptions to the palate age "rule of thumb"

[@tomerlandson2524]

Vietti is not a Barolo I would call affordable... At least not in Sweden... We have a very high alcohol tax here but wine is usually very well priced cause we have only one state own shop for alcohol and they buy in huge volumes which bring down the price and makes you able to fine some real gems here and there with vintages and everything... But Vietti is like 190$ here... Pira is like 32$ and Rivetto 48$ :P

[@NoSediment]

Oooo, wow, that is definitely not affordable, I agree! But maybe that specific wine is a single vineyard? Those can get very expensive, I agree. But, overall, yes, price You mentioned is not affordable in any way. 🥹

[@Oneonthehill]

Excellent selection! We live in Alba and run our Piemonte Wine Club subscription, focusing on Barolo and Barbaresco wines. 1) you should come see us and we should do a video together! 2) for everyone reading this and liking this video, check out our channel as well 🙏🏻🍷

[@NoSediment]

Thank You and cheers! 🥂 next time I will be in the area I will let You know. I am sure You have some great insight on the wines since Your are living there.

[@andyrockevo]

Aces high t-shirt..Up the Irons

[@NoSediment]

Hey, thank You! 🤟 they had a great show here in Riga a couple of weeks ago! 💥

[@johnbonds2003]

Bartolo Mascarello? Burlotto? Vietti? Rinaldi?

[@NoSediment]

Are these the wines that You like and enjoy? All amazing producers, of course, in fact Vietti is one of the producers I mention in this video. However, except for Vietti their Barolos all are sold in 3-digit numbers. So for me, only on special occasion. 🤷‍♀️🍾🥂

[@robertomacheda592]

italy top in the world

[@mochartrand4016]

that vietti barolo is 579$ canadian now

[@NoSediment]

No, no, no!! Is that for real? Are You sure that it is not one of their famous single vineyards? If not, in that case the window is gone. 😬

[@TobaccoWine11]

Quality Wine

[@NoSediment]

Yes, indeed!

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How do Letts deal with highly emotional Italians? Anyway you are an attractive people.

[@NoSediment]

Hahaha, 😂! Italians help to warm up our northern hearts! 🥶

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Show us how this champagne is made.

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Hi, there is a video I made with step by step guide on Champagne is made! ✨🥂

[@Blue_8800]

I just realised i watched up to 50 of your videos and not even subed yet. My apologies! Done now.

[@NoSediment]

Still good! Thank You very much! 🙏🏻

[@johncopple6479]

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[@DrJames-tv2pl]

marlo

[@jeanmenard3060]

What is the dog doing there ?

[@NoSediment]

He is always being curious 🐕🐕🐕❤️

[@jeremyjurewicz7680]

Guido porro!!!

[@christianm.7982]

Top barolos for 50 Euro and more. Sounds like a really secret tip 😂

[@NoSediment]

Below 50 Eur! 😉

[@robertomangioni9272]

Luigi Baldana better