About this wine
Cabutto's flagship traditional Barolo, blended from Nebbiolo grown on the estate's La Volta vineyards spanning the communes of Barolo, La Morra and Novello. Vinified with a long 25-30 day maceration on the skins and aged for roughly three years, mostly in medium and large Slavonian oak botti, before bottling unfiltered. Young vintages show bright red cherry, citrus peel and subtle spice; with age the wine develops tar, dried rose petal, leather and licorice, retaining Nebbiolo's signature firm tannin and bright acidity.
A traditionally-made, approachable entry point into serious Barolo — structured but not overwrought.
Sommelier's Note
"This is Barolo made the old way — long macerations, big old oak, and real patience. It rewards those willing to wait."
Food Pairings
A classic match for braised or grilled red meats, game, and dishes built around white truffle. Its firm tannin also stands up well to aged hard cheeses such as aged Parmigiano or Castelmagno.
When to drink it
Special dinners, gatherings with aged red meat or game dishes, cellar-worthy gifts
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- ¥7,000-10,000 (reference estimate converted from overseas retail pricing; actual Japanese retail may differ)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo sourced from the La Volta estate vineyards (communes of Barolo, La Morra, Novello). Maceration on the skins for approximately 25-30 days; aged around 3 years primarily in medium and large Slavonian oak casks, bottled unfiltered. ABV typically 14-14.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Cabutto Barolo Vigna La Volta made from?
- It is 100% Nebbiolo, sourced from the estate's own La Volta vineyards across the communes of Barolo, La Morra and Novello.
- How is this Barolo aged?
- It undergoes a long 25-30 day maceration on the skins and is aged for roughly three years, primarily in medium and large Slavonian oak casks, before being bottled unfiltered.
- What does it taste like young versus with age?
- Young bottles show bright red cherry, citrus peel and subtle spice; with age it develops tar, dried rose petal, leather and licorice, while keeping firm tannin and bright acidity.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Braised or grilled red meats, game, white truffle dishes, and aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano or Castelmagno all pair well.
- How long can this Barolo age?
- Thanks to its traditional long maceration and oak aging, it is built for significant bottle aging, often improving for a decade or more.
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