# Barolo (Carlin de Paolo)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Carlin de Paolo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/carlin-de-paolo.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/carlin-de-paolo-barolo).

- **Producer:** Carlin de Paolo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Piedmont Region, Province of Cuneo
- **Soil:** Medium mix, limy, clayey and sandy on the surface, tending to be calcareous
- **Vineyard planting:** Altitude 300 to 350 m above sea level; traditional Piedmontese guyot, 4,000 to 4,500 vines per hectare; yield 80 quintals per hectare; average vine age 30 to 40 years.
- **Vinification:** In steel at 28 to 30°C with 10 days of maceration. Matured in French oak barrels of 30 to 50 hl for at least 18 months, then at least 2 years in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C in stemmed glasses for full-bodied reds. Open the bottle at least two hours before serving.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A 100% Nebbiolo Barolo matured at least 18 months in large French oak and at least 2 years in bottle; 14% alcohol.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red with brick-red nuances. Intense, complex aroma of cherry, mint, violet and jam. Severe and austere on the palate, powerful and sound, tasty with harmonic tannins; warm and full-flavoured, with dominant violet and withered rose.

## Food pairings

Suited to the most complex and elaborate dishes of international cuisine; also perfect as a meditation wine.