# Barolo Chinato (G.D. Vajra)

> Fortified, Barolo Chinato by [G.D. Vajra](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/g-d-vajra.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/g-d-vajra-barolo-chinato).

- **Producer:** G.D. Vajra
- **Style:** Fortified
- **Denomination:** Barolo Chinato
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100% (from Barolo Albe DOCG)
- **Vinification:** An old Piedmontese digestivo: 85% Barolo DOCG Albe from the current vintage, 15% hydroalcoholic infusions of about thirty aromatic herbs, barks and roots, including China (Cinchona Calisaya) bark, plus organic Sicilian orange peel, spices and cane sugar.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

An old Piedmontese digestivo made by infusing the estate's Barolo Albe DOCG with about thirty aromatic herbs, barks and roots including China bark, plus orange peel, spices and cane sugar.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby colour. Fresh, typically Barolo nose of rose and ripe cherry over a play of mountain herbs and orange zest. Bitter and persistent on the palate. 18% alcohol.

## Food pairings

As a digestivo, or paired with dark chocolate