At a glance

Producer

Paesi Tuio

Region

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Grape variety

Nebbiolo

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$52-62 USD

Tasting profile

Intense red cherry and rose petal, fresh tar and licorice, vibrant acidity and gripping tannins.

Evolution: Over time, will gain truffle, dried floral, leather, and forest floor notes; tannins will integrate.

At peak: Supple texture, truffle and earth with mellowed tannins and complex floral lift.

Structure

Acidity

High, balancing the fruit intensity

Tannins

High, firm, classic Barolo structure

Alcohol

14.0% ABV

Aging potential

10-15 years from vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2045

Optimal window

2025 to 2048

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Youthful, primary fruit and tannin structure still dominant

Typical Barolo structure assures long-term aging: tannins and acidity preserve freshness, evolving complex aromas as fruit integrates with earthy, floral character.

Food pairing

Wild mushroom risotto, braised beef, lamb shank, truffle pasta, hard aged cheeses.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (2 hours) — To soften tannins, open up aromatics, and reveal layered complexity in youth.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Some green harvest and cover cropping, limited chemical usage; standard energy use; traditional packaging (glass, cork, standard weight); limited information on water conservation.

This wine is made by a traditional regional estate with some sustainable farming elements (cover crops, moderate chemical reduction), but lacking official third-party certification or substantial transparency on broader estate-wide ecological or social sustainability practices. Packaging is standard for premium Barolo, and international distribution increases carbon footprint versus local consumption. Producer could improve by seeking certification, lightweighting bottles, advancing renewable energy adoption and formalizing water use strategies.