James Suckling · 23 Jul 2025 · 2021
“Fruity and spicy wine with strawberries and licorice. Juicy acidity with light to medium body, chewy tannins and a youthful, polished finish. Drink or hold.”
— J.S.Piemonte
Barolo
Barolo DOCG · Nebbiolo
2021 · Current vintageDOCG
Tasting note
The palate is full, well-balanced with velvety tannins. Ideal with big red meat dishes, grilled meats, and medium or mature cheeses.
At the tableBig red meat dishes, like Brasato Beef or grilled meats and medium or mature cheeses. It can also make for pleasant after-dinner company.
Professional reviews
91 points, 3 reviews on record.
Reviews of the 2021 first, then earlier and later vintages of the same wine. Every review names the vintage it was read from.
James Suckling · 19 Jun 2023 · 2019
“Aromas of dried cherries, red spices, aged citrus peel and moist bark. Medium- to full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins and a velvety texture. A little earthy at the end, with hints of bitter spices to close. Better after 2026.”
— J.S.
Decanter Magazine · 19 Jan 2024 · 2019
“A shocking bargain in Barolo under $40, the Covalli Barolo is red-fruited, fresh and undeniably delicious. Aromas of dried violets turned earth and a smoky clove spice complements dried figs. Plums, figs and delicious savoury spices mingle together on the palate. It shows an immediacy of fruit, but as a Barolo, there is plenty to suggest ageability and longevity here.”
— C.P.From the sheet
Technical
- Appellation
- Barolo DOCG
- Region
- Piemonte
- Grapes
- 100% Nebbiolo
- Area
- Verduno, La Morra
- Soil
- Clayey – calcareous
- Colour
- Ruby red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Serve at
- 64 °F (18 °C)
- Format
- 750 ml
- Vinification
- Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, post-fermentation maceration, racking after 22-25 days, and malolactic fermentation. A long maturation in large oak barrels with subsequent rest in bottle. Ageing: 6 months on its own yeasts.
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