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Where is Barolo wine from?

Barolo is a red wine from Barolo, in Langhe, Piedmont, Italy. It is a DOCG wine made from Nebbiolo.

Barolo wine label
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Barolo at a glance

ClassificationDOCG
AppellationBarolo
StyleRed wine
GrapeNebbiolo
Village or townBarolo
SubregionLanghe
RegionPiedmont
CountryItaly
Coordinates44.6167, 7.9333

Barolo

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

DOCG

The 'king of wines', from 11 communes of the Langhe

Appellation
Barolo
Grapes
Nebbiolo

Barolo is made entirely from Nebbiolo grown in the Langhe hills south of Alba, in the village of Barolo and ten neighbouring communes. It became a DOC in 1966 and a DOCG in 1980, and must age at least 38 months before release, 18 of them in wood.

Producers to know

  • Giacomo Conterno
  • Bartolo Mascarello
  • Giuseppe Rinaldi
  • Vietti
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Barolo: questions and answers

Where is Barolo wine from?

Barolo is a red wine from Barolo, in Langhe, Piedmont, Italy. It is a DOCG wine made from Nebbiolo.

Which country is Barolo from?

Barolo is from Italy, in the Piedmont wine region.

What grape is Barolo made from?

Barolo is made from Nebbiolo.

Is Barolo a red or a white wine?

Barolo is a red wine.

Who are the best producers of Barolo?

Producers to know include Giacomo Conterno, Bartolo Mascarello, Giuseppe Rinaldi and Vietti.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, it.wikipedia.org, langhevini.it

Last reviewed October 2026.