Erbaluna Barolo CHINATO DOCG 500ml

Organic aromatized Barolo, a Piedmont classic

Barolo DOCG base with cinchona bark, rhubarb, cinnamon, vanilla, gentian, cardamom + 12 herbs & spices

Piedmont, La Morra, ITALY

A traditional aromatized fortified wine dating back to the 1890s, Barolo Chinato is one of Piedmonte's most storied specialties. Erbaluna's organic version honors this heritage with meticulous craftsmanship and time-honored production methods.

The base is a blend of the wineries single vineyard Barolo grapes from La Morra. Erbaluna, a fourth-generation organic estate run by Andrea Oberto and family, adds a proprietary blend of 18 botanicals including calissaja (cinchona bark), rhubarb root, cinnamon, vanilla, gentian, and cardamom. The wine then undergoes 40 days of maceration at room temperature, followed by at least two years of oak barrel aging and an additional year in bottle before release.

At 16% alcohol in a classic 500ml format, this Chinato displays a deep garnet hue and a lovely bouquet of spices, cinnamon, dark chocolate, aromatic herbs, and Christmas cake. The palate is sweet yet balanced, full and velvety with a pleasantly bitter-sweet finish that lingers beautifully.

Historically enjoyed as a digestif, Barolo Chinato is also a superb pairing for dark chocolate desserts, panettone, or aged cheeses. Its complex, medicinal-herbal character has long been appreciated for its digestive and eupeptic properties.