Barolo’s best value in 2022 is found among its blends.
Whether a region-wide or a village blend (as opposed to the single-MGA and even single-vineyard bottlings), these so-called ‘classic’ Barolos represent a sweet spot for the vintage.
The majority of wines in 2022 are round in shape with harmonising acidity and well managed tannins, and less complexity than in the best years.
This more approachable style works to the advantage of those after well priced Barolo, with a number of well performing wines to highlight below.
Barolo 2022's top value picks
Vite Colte, Paesi Tuoi, Barolo 2022
With extensive holdings throughout Barolo, Vite Colte offers a highly affordable panorama of the vintage.
A strong showing from Terre del Barolo’s speciality label, which incorporates many of Barolo’s top sites from all 11 villages, as the name suggests.
Italian Expert, Decanter Premium, Decanter Magazine and DWWA Judge 2019
Michaela Morris is an international wine writer and educator. Based in Vancouver, she teaches about Italian wine across Canada and abroad. Michaela is a regular contributor to Decanter Magazine and Meininger’s Wine Business International as well as Canadian publications Taste and Quench. She is a panel chair for Vinitaly’s 5StarWines competition and was international guest judge at the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show in 2019.
