Barolo or Brunello?

Two kings of Italian red wine, with very different characters. Barolo comes from Piedmont and is made from Nebbiolo. Brunello di Montalcino comes from Tuscany and is made from Sangiovese.

Barolo: elegant and powerful

Its pale colour is deceptive: Barolo has firm tannins and fresh acidity. Typical aromas are roses, cherry, tar and truffle. It needs time and truly shines after eight to fifteen years. Ideal with game, truffle dishes and mature cheeses.

Brunello: warm and generous

Brunello is rounder and sunnier, with ripe cherry, plum, leather and herbs. Its softer tannins make it approachable younger. Perfect with bistecca, lamb or a hearty pasta with ragù.

Which one to choose?

If you love finesse and tension, choose Barolo. If you want warmth and body, choose Brunello. Not sure? Come and taste in our shop in Hoegaarden, every Thursday from 15:00 to 20:00.

Our Barolos

Barolo 1961Barolo 1961Ciabot Berton · 75 cl€39.66Barolo 1961Barolo 1961Ciabot Berton · 1.5 l€91.16Barolo DOCGBarolo DOCGMarco Bonfante · 75 cl€34.03Barolo RocchettevinoBarolo RocchettevinoCiabot Berton · 75 cl€45.84Barolo RocchettevinoBarolo RocchettevinoCiabot Berton · 1.5 l€103.52Serralunga Barolo DOCGSerralunga Barolo DOCGTenuta Cucco · 75 cl€47.38

Our Brunellos

Brunello di Montalcino 2017Brunello di Montalcino 2017Pian delle Querci · 1.5 l€84.46Brunello di Montalcino 2019Brunello di Montalcino 2019Pian delle Querci · 75 cl€33.99Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2018Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2018Pian delle Querci · 75 cl€46.35Rosso di Montalcino 2020Rosso di Montalcino 2020Pian delle Querci · 75 cl€17.72

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