Description

A signature release from our esteemed partners at Negretti Azienda Agricola, this Barolo 2018 stands as a confident expression of one of Italy’s most revered wine styles. Drawn from three distinct Negretti-owned Barolo vineyards, each contributing its own prized character, the wine captures the layered complexity and quiet authority that define great Barolo. In the glass, it shows the classic light, brick-red hue typical of the appellation, belying the depth and power that follow. The nose is beautifully articulated, weaving together red and black fruits, winter cherry and subtle spicy notes, lifted by the aromatic nuance that comes from blending fruit across multiple respected Cru sites. On the palate, the wine is both invigorating and composed. Elegant tannins frame a core of concentrated fruit, while a distinctive mineral thread carries the wine through to a long, persistent finish. There’s a sense of balance here — full-bodied and structured, yet refined and precise, offering both immediate pleasure and long-term promise. Released with time already on its side, it drinks beautifully now, yet possesses the structure and pedigree to evolve gracefully for another decade or two. A natural companion to beef and game stews, robust pasta dishes or a richly flavoured risotto, where its depth and complexity truly shine. With multiple awards to its name, this is Barolo at its most assured — classic, expressive and built to endure.