At a glance

Producer

Angelo Negro

Region

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Grape variety

Nebbiolo

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$60-$80

Tasting profile

Ripe red cherry, tar, rose petal, with fresh herbaceous notes and hints of licorice and earth.

Evolution: Over 5-10 years, tannins will soften and secondary aromas like leather and truffle will develop.

At peak: Complex bouquet with nuanced tertiary notes, silky texture balanced by lively acidity.

Structure

Acidity

High acidity providing freshness and aging potential

Tannins

Firm and gripping, typical of Serralunga d'Alba Barolo

Alcohol

14.0%-14.5%

Aging potential

30-40 years from vintage given producer and vintage quality

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2042

Optimal window

2025 to 2045

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

Youthful tannins with evolving aromatics

The 2017 vintage in Barolo was a good year with adequate ripeness and balanced structure. Angelo Negro’s Barolo from Serralunga d'Alba benefits from the firm tannins and high acidity typical of this cru, enabling extended aging. Drinking windows reflect its capacity to evolve complexity over decades.

Food pairing

Ideal with hearty meat dishes such as braised beef, truffle-infused risotto, game meats, and aged cheeses.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — To soften firm tannins and open up aromatic complexity

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Angelo Negro employs traditional viticulture practices with moderate intervention; some water conservation and waste management are practiced; packaging uses standard glass bottles with natural cork closures

While Angelo Negro does not currently hold formal sustainability certifications, their traditional growing and winemaking methods involve minimal chemical inputs compared to industrial producers. Improvements could be made by adopting organic certification and reducing carbon emissions via transportation and energy use.