Barolo, the heart of the Langhe, is best known for its fine, elegant and age-worthy expressions of Nebbiolo. But alongside these dry reds, producers have long made aromatised fortified wines. Herbs and spices – including quinine (chinina in Italian) – are infused in neutral alcohol, which is then used to fortify the wine. If it is labelled as Barolo Chinato, the wine will be DOCG Barolo. We’ve curated a list of bottlings dating back to the 1970s – from producers including Conterno and Borgogno. Information about the exact cuvées is limited, but these wines are undeniably rare and collectable.
Borgogno is one of Barolo’s oldest producers, with a history stretching back to the 18th century. While Nebbiolo is what they are best known for, they have a long history of crafting the region’s aromatised fortified wines, such as this Chinato. Today they still produce Barolo Chinato and Chinato, using an infusion of 37 different roots, leaves, flowers, seeds and fruits. We estimate this bottle is from the late 1970s or early 1980s. Please get in touch if you would like additional photographs to assess its condition.
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Marchesi di Barolo is widely regarded as one of the founders of the Barolo category. Like many of the region’s oldest producers, it has long produced aromatised fortified Barolo Chinato alongside its dry reds. The time in bottle has softened the aromatic flavours of rhubarb, gentian root and cardamom seeds, which are just some of the botanicals in the special recipe. We estimate this bottle is from the late 1970s or early 1980s. Please get in touch if you would like additional photographs to assess its condition.
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Borgogno is one of Barolo’s oldest producers, with a history stretching back to the 18th century. While Nebbiolo is what they are best known for, they have a long history of crafting the region’s aromatised fortified wines, such as this Barolo Chinato Classico. Today they still produce Barolo Chinato, using an infusion of 37 different roots, leaves, flowers, seeds and fruits. We estimate this bottle is from the late 1970s or early 1980s. Please get in touch if you would like additional photographs to assess its condition.
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1L | - | 3 Immediate | 0 Marketplace | £71.00 |
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Giovanni Conterno is lauded as one of the greatest Barolo producers. While the estate is best known for its Cascina Francia and Monfortino Crus, the estate has also long produced the region’s aromatised fortified wines. The “Vecchio ’800” name of this bottling is thought to reference the 19th century origins of the style. We estimate this bottle is from the 1970s. Please get in touch if you would like additional photographs to assess its condition.
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1L | - | 2 Immediate | 0 Marketplace | Duty Paid | £187.00 |
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Borgogno is one of Barolo’s oldest producers, with a history stretching back to the 18th century. While Nebbiolo is what they are best known for, they have a long history of crafting the region’s aromatised fortified wines, such as this Gran Dessert Vino Aromatizzato. Today they still produce Barolo Chinato, using an infusion of 37 different roots, leaves, flowers, seeds and fruits. We estimate this bottle is from the late 1970s or early 1980s. Please get in touch if you would like additional photographs to assess its condition.
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1L | - | 11 Immediate | 0 Marketplace | £57.00 |
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Borgogno is one of Barolo’s oldest producers, with a history stretching back to the 18th century. While Nebbiolo is what they are best known for, they have a long history of crafting the region’s aromatised fortified wines, such as this Gran Barolo Dessert Vino Aromatizzato. Today they still produce Barolo Chinato, using an infusion of 37 different roots, leaves, flowers, seeds and fruits. We estimate this bottle is from the late 1970s or early 1980s. Please get in touch if you would like additional photographs to assess its condition
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1L | - | 2 Immediate | 0 Marketplace | £57.00 |
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Borgogno is one of Barolo’s oldest producers, with a history stretching back to the 18th century. While Nebbiolo is what they are best known for, they have a long history of crafting the region’s aromatised fortified wines. We estimate this bottle of Bianco is from the late 1970s or early 1980s. Please get in touch if you would like additional photographs to assess its condition.
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1L | - | 5 Immediate | 0 Marketplace | £91.00 |
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