Barolo is dominated by pricey bottles but there’s still relative value to be found.
The wines below all come in at under £50/€60/$70 retail which, although isn’t exactly pocket money, is still a great proposition for Nebbiolo from one of Italy’s premier denominations.
Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for a selection of top value Barolo 2018 wines
In his 2018 vintage report, Aldo Fiordelli notes that ‘the Barolo 2018 vintage has produced some delicious, open-knit and approachable wines due to moderate acidity and ripe tannins, as well as good complexity displayed in the top examples. But mostly, it’s just very tasty!’
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Top-value Barolo 2018
95 points
- Luigi Pira, Margheria, Barolo (Serralunga d’Alba) – £44 / $68
94 points
- Massolino, Barolo – £33 / $39
- Mauro Molino, Gallinotto, Barolo – £45 / $50
- Brezza Sarmassa, Barolo – £46 / $70
93 points
- Monchiero, Rocche di Castiglione, Barolo (Castiglione Falletto) £39
- Schiavenza, Cerretta, Barolo (Serralunga d’Alba) – £41 / $69
- Marco Marengo, Brunate Barolo – £46
92 points
- Bera, Barolo – £37
- Elvio Cogno, Cascina Nuova, Barolo (Novello) – £39 / $49
- Poderi Luigi Einaudi, Bussia, Barolo (Monforte d’Alba) – £46
90 points
- Dosio, Serradenari, Barolo (La Morra) – £38
- Parusso Perarmando, Barolo (Monforte d’Alba) £39 / $52
- Renato Ratti, Marcenasco, Barolo (La Morra) £45 / $45
Prices were accurate at the time of publishing.
Aldo’s best value Barolo 2018 picks
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