Piedmont · Sub-regions
Barolo
Barolo DOCG — "king of wines, wine of kings" — spans 11 villages around Alba. 100% Nebbiolo, minimum 38 months of aging including 18 in wood. The region splits stylistically into the more elegant west (Tortonian marls) and the more powerful east (Helvetian sandstone).
Grape Varieties
Nebbiolo
Most Famous Site
Cannubi
Vineyard Area
2.200 ha
TERROIR PROFILE · Piedmont
Barolo Nebbiolo royal zone on marl
Barolo: tar and roses on marl — the king of wines demands patience and rewards it royally.
SOILS
Marlbalanced, structured
Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Continental with hot summers and cold winters. The autumn fog (nebbia) delays Nebbiolo ripening into October, preserving acidity and aromatics.
TOPOGRAPHY · steep
Steep hill chains between 250 and 500 m — every fold its own microclimate; south-facing sorì sites are gold.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Piedmont overview
This sub-region is part of Piedmont. The map shows all 15 sub-regions — Barolo is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Tortonian marls in the west (La Morra, Barolo itself) — calcareous, more elegant; Helvetian sandstone in the east (Serralunga, Monforte, Castiglione) — more powerful, longer-lived
Climate
Continental with warm days and cool nights; autumn fog delays ripening and preserves acidity
Top profiles
56 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowBartolo Mascarello
Barolo · Barolo
Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera
Giuseppe Rinaldi
Barolo · Barolo
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio
Barolo · Monchiero
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Giacomo Conterno
Barolo · Monforte d'Alba
Nebbiolo, Barbera
Cantina Vietti
Barolo · Castiglione Falletto
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Arneis
Aldo Conterno
Barolo · Monforte d'Alba
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Chardonnay
All Wineries
72 resultsBartolo Mascarello
Barolo · Barolo
Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera
Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio
Barolo · Monchiero
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Giuseppe Rinaldi
Barolo · Barolo
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Giacomo Conterno
Barolo · Monforte d'Alba
Nebbiolo, Barbera
Aldo Conterno
Barolo · Monforte d'Alba
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Chardonnay
Cantina Vietti
Barolo · Castiglione Falletto
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Arneis
Comm. G.B. Burlotto
Barolo · Verduno
Nebbiolo, Pelaverga, Barbera
Luciano Sandrone
Barolo · Barolo
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Cavallotto
Barolo · Castiglione Falletto
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Roberto Voerzio
Barolo · La Morra
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Brovia
Barolo · Castiglione Falletto
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Elio Altare
Barolo · La Morra
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Elio Grasso
Barolo · Monforte d'Alba
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Massolino
Barolo · Serralunga d'Alba
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Paolo Scavino
Barolo · Castiglione Falletto
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
E. Pira e Figli
Barolo · Barolo
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Poderi e Cantine Oddero
Barolo · La Morra
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Cappellano
Barolo · Serralunga d'Alba
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Events in Piedmont
All events in Piedmont →10 Oct – Sun, 6 December 2026
Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba – Wine Tasting Experience
Tasting · Alba
25 Jan – Tue, 26 January 2027
Grandi Langhe
Trade event · Alba
27 Jan – Sat, 30 January 2027
Nebbiolo Prima
Trade event · Alba
24 Apr – Sun, 2 May 2027
Vinum Alba
Wine fair · Alba
15 May – Sun, 16 May 2027
Nizza è Barbera
Tasting · Nizza Monferrato
29 May – Sun, 30 May 2027
Cantine Aperte Piemonte
Open cellar · Piemont
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Barolo?
The key grape varieties in Barolo are Nebbiolo. The best-known vineyard is Cannubi.
What does the terroir of Barolo taste like?
Soils: Tortonian marls in the west (La Morra, Barolo itself) — calcareous, more elegant; Helvetian sandstone in the east (Serralunga, Monforte, Castiglione) — more powerful, longer-lived. Climate: Continental with warm days and cool nights; autumn fog delays ripening and preserves acidity. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Barolo?
Cellarmap lists 72 wineries in Barolo across roughly 2,200 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Barolo?
Cannubi is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Barolo. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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