Cocchi Giulio
Barolo Chinato 0.5L
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Chinato |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 16.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
- Format and strength: 0.5 L bottle with 16.5% alcohol content, aromatised red wine
- Origin and base: made with Barolo DOCG from Piedmont, Italy, ideal as a dessert wine
- Botanicals: contains cinchona calisaya bark, rhubarb, gentian and cardamom
- Processing: slow maceration at room temperature to extract the botanical essences
- Serving: ideal neat, with chocolate or in Reverse Harvard and Italian Fling cocktails
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Barolo Chinato by Cocchi is an elegant aromatised red wine, made from the prestigious Barolo wine of Piedmont. Enriched with an infusion of herbs and spices, it stands out for its harmonious taste and aroma profile, characterised by bittersweet notes and a pleasant aromatic persistence. Ideal for ending a meal, it can be enjoyed neat, gently warmed with a twist of orange, or used in refined cocktails such as the Italian Fling, always maintaining great sensory precision. It pairs beautifully with artisan pralines and dark chocolate.
Where it comes from
This product originates in Piedmont, deeply connected to the winemaking culture of Barolo. At the end of the nineteenth century, the recipe created by Cocchi gave rise to a regional speciality that soon became a benchmark. Historically appreciated as a fortifying remedy, it was part of the tradition of rural hospitality. Today, this historic preparation stands out for its enhancement of natural essences, earning prestigious awards such as a mention in the Spirits Special Falstaff.
How it is produced
Production begins with a base of Barolo wine, enriched with a botanical infusion and sugar. The active ingredients are extracted through a slow maceration at room temperature, a technique that ensures elegance without altering the aromatic components. Among the botanicals, calissaja cinchona bark, rhubarb root, gentian flowers and cardamom seeds stand out. To preserve its qualities, it is recommended to store it in a cool place after opening.
History and Curiosities
Born in Piedmont at the end of the nineteenth century, Barolo Chinato became renowned thanks to the creativity of Giulio Cocchi, the creator of an iconic recipe. Once appreciated as a fortifying remedy and offered to guests as a warm gesture of rural tradition, today this elegant aromatised wine, enriched with natural essences such as cinchona calisaya and gentian, is experiencing a refined revival. Celebrated for its harmonious balance between sweet and bitter and awarded by the Spirits Special Falstaff, it represents a timeless Italian excellence.
Awards
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4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1891
- Oenologist: Giulio Bava
- Bottles produced: 350.000
Giulio Cocchi completaCocchi’s original products and recipes was well-known during Belle Epoque and on the versatile scene of the Futurist period. Cocchi’s products and name were soon spreading worldwide, as shown by exportation documents to New York, London, Sydney, Colonial Africa and Venezuela, where the "Casa Cocchi de Venezuela" was founded and run for a long while in Caracas.
Since 1978, Giulio Cocchi is owned and operated by the Bava Family, themselves highly renowned wine producers in Monferrato and Langhe. Today the winery still maintains its artisan character and follows the original recipes, formulated by Giulio Cocchi in 1891, to craft the distinctive wines that have made the Cocchi a cult name. Among the results of last 30 years, the defense of Barolo Chinato from forgetfulness and the relaunch of Vermouth di Torino category. Storico Vermouth di Torino since 2011 has been the driving force for the rebirth of the top-of-the-range Vermouth di Torino on the international scene. Not to be forgotten the attention for the sparkling wines, with the committment for the valorization of Alta Langa DOCG.
With more than a century of uninterrupted activity behind it, Giulio Cocchi is registered in the National Register of Historic Enterprises. Read more
| Name | Cocchi Barolo Chinato 0.5L |
|---|---|
| Type | Red fortified wine dessert wine aromatised |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 16.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Cocchi Giulio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Piedmont at the end of the nineteenth century, Barolo Chinato became renowned thanks to the creativity of Giulio Cocchi, the creator of an iconic recipe. Once appreciated as a fortifying remedy and offered to guests as a warm gesture of rural tradition, today this elegant aromatised wine, enriched with natural essences such as cinchona calisaya and gentian, is experiencing a refined revival. Celebrated for its harmonious balance between sweet and bitter and awarded by the Spirits Special Falstaff, it represents a timeless Italian excellence. |
| Origin | Piedmont, Italy |
| Production technique | Extraction of active ingredients through slow maceration at room temperature |
| Wine making | Special wine produced with Barolo DOCG, flavoured with calisaya cinchona bark, rhubarb root, gentian flowers and cardamom seeds; the active ingredients are extracted with a slow maceration at room temperature. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |