About this wine
One of Bovio's flagship single-vineyard Barolos, first produced in 1985 from a vineyard planted by founder Gianfranco Bovio in the renowned Arborina MGA in La Morra. Known for its elegant, fruit-forward expression with soft tannins.
One of the softer, more fruit-forward Barolo crus — a gentle way into single-vineyard Barolo.
Sommelier's Note
"Arborina is Bovio at its most charming — ripe red fruit, violet and a whisper of dark chocolate over silky, well-integrated tannins."
Food Pairings
Roast duck, braised short ribs, or truffle-scented pasta dishes.
When to drink it
Special dinners, gifting to a wine-curious friend.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price Range
- $67-77
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from the Arborina cru, La Morra. Elegant, fruity style with soft tannins and moderate structure; released under Barolo DOCG rules with extended oak aging.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Barolo Arborina special?
- It comes from a vineyard personally planted by founder Gianfranco Bovio and first bottled in 1985, prized for its elegant, fruit-forward Nebbiolo character with soft tannins.
- What does Bovio Arborina taste like?
- Juicy cherry, strawberry, currant and violet aromas, often with tobacco and a hint of dark chocolate, and silky rather than aggressive tannins.
- How long can it age?
- As a Barolo DOCG it has solid aging potential of a decade or more, though its softer tannins make it approachable earlier than more structured crus like Gattera.
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