Boroli Barolo Classico 2020: Power Meets Finesse
Red 14% ABV ABV Boroli
22 March 2026
Birthday treat that delivered
Bought this for my 40th and it was worth every penny. Really rich dark fruit flavours with a smoky edge that I wasn't expecting. The tannins are big but not harsh — polished off most of the bottle with a slow-cooked beef shin and it was perfect.
8 March 2026
Good but steep price
Nice wine, no question. Loads of dark berry and a leathery kind of depth that I enjoyed. But at over sixty quid I'd want it to blow my socks off, and it didn't quite get there for me. Would probably pick a Langhe Nebbiolo at half the price most days.
13 February 2026
Saw this on a restaurant menu
Had a glass of this at an Italian place and liked it enough to track down a bottle. Big and bold with blackberry and something almost paprika-like which sounds weird but works. At 14% it's not messing about — two glasses and you know about it. Would buy again for a steak night.
3 December 2025
Decent, needed some time to open up
First glass I wasn't sure about it — felt a bit closed off and tannic. Left it for an hour and it came alive, all smoky dark fruit and a bit of spice. Not bad at all but I think it probably needs a few more years in the bottle to really hit its stride.
10 November 2025
Great pick from the wine shop
Guy in our local recommended this when I said I wanted something special for a dinner party. Really bold and fruity with this cool liquorice thing going on. Everyone at the table was impressed and two people asked me where I got it.
7 October 2025
Proper Barolo this
I've been getting into Italian reds lately and this is the best one I've had so far. Loads of concentrated black fruit, proper grip from the tannins, and a finish that keeps you coming back for more. Had it with a lamb ragu and honestly it was one of those meals you remember.