At a glance

Producer

Sette Cascine

Region

Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

Grape variety

Nebbiolo

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$38-50 USD

Tasting profile

Red cherry, rose petal, tar, dried herbs, and subtle spice. Youthful and powerful on the palate with marked tannins and fresh acidity.

Evolution: With time, expect more secondary notes of leather, earth, mushroom, and dried fruit to emerge, while tannins soften and integration improves.

At peak: At peak, supple texture with layered aromatics of dried flowers, truffle, licorice, and evolved red fruit.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high, gives vibrancy and aging potential

Tannins

High, firm and pronounced, typical for Barolo

Alcohol

14.0-14.5% ABV

Aging potential

8-12 years from vintage; will evolve beautifully with further cellaring

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2036

Optimal window

2023 to 2039

Current status

Approachable but benefits from further aging

Current condition

Youthful, structured, with primary fruit and tannin still integrating

Barolo, made from Nebbiolo, is known for its robust tannic structure in youth. 2019 is a classic vintage and needs time for tannins to resolve and for the wine to gain aromatic complexity. The wine's best balance of fruit, tertiary notes, and texture will likely be between 2025 and 2029.

Food pairing

Pairs well with braised beef, osso buco, wild game, truffle risotto, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, and mushroom dishes. Also excellent with hearty stews and rich, savory fare.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — Decanting helps soften youthful tannins and allows subtle aromatics to develop.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 5/10

Traditional estate methods; some integrated pest management, moderate mechanization; no specific water/energy innovations cited.

Sette Cascine appears to be a small-to-medium traditional Barolo estate without formalized sustainability certification. There is no evidence of certified organic or biodynamic farming, advanced renewable energy use, or packaging innovation. Carbon footprint is average for Piedmontese producers shipping globally. Responsible but not leading on formal sustainability metrics.