About this wine
A traditional Piedmontese aromatized wine made from the estate's Barolo, infused with a secret blend of herbs, spices and roots including China Calissaia bark. The result is a complex, bittersweet digestif balancing Nebbiolo's tannin and acidity with the medicinal depth of the botanicals — notes of dark chocolate, dried cherry and warming spice.
Think of it as a sophisticated wine-based herbal liqueur — sip slowly after dinner.
Sommelier's Note
"A textbook Barolo Chinato that elevates the digestif category — an essential experience for serious Piedmont lovers."
Food Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, hazelnut cakes, and blue cheeses; also enjoyable on its own as a digestif.
When to drink it
A contemplative after-dinner digestif or a pairing for chocolate-focused desserts.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red, dessert
- Price Range
- ¥8,000-12,000 (reference estimate based on comparable Barolo Chinato pricing; exact current retail price not independently confirmed)
Terroir & Winemaking
Made by macerating herbs and spices, most notably China Calissaia bark, in the estate's Barolo, with careful temperature control to extract the botanicals without overpowering the wine's structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does it taste like?
- A bittersweet harmony of dark fruit, medicinal herbs, and warming spices.
- What should I pair it with?
- Dark chocolate, blue cheese, or simply enjoyed neat as a digestif.
- How should it be served?
- Slightly chilled or at room temperature, in a small glass to concentrate the aromas.
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