Barolo 2019 is considered by many wine journalists, critics, and producers to be one of the great classics of the last decade. It's a "five-star vintage": wines of power and finesse, with aging potential well beyond 2040, yet already displaying a remarkable amount of fragrant charm.

In fact, more and more connoisseurs are mentioning 2019 in the same breath as legendary vintages like 2016 and 2010. They speak of a perfect balance between ripe tannins, crisp acidity, and pure Nebbiolo expression. Antonio Galloni described Barolo 2019 as "a superb vintage... potent, tight, and layered," and possibly the beginning of a new wave of top vintages.

And that's exactly why this is a vintage you'll want to buy now — especially while stocks last from reputable producers at reasonable prices.

In this article you will read:

• what was so special about the 2019 growing season;

• what Barolo 2019 tastes like;

• when is the best time to drink it;

• Which 2019 Barolo bottles we have in stock at Brunolo.nl (including specific scores, style, and aging potential).

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1. What happened in the vineyard in 2019?

2019 in Barolo (Piedmont) began mildly, followed by a cool and rainy spring. As a result, growth started slowly and the vines were not stressed. The summer was warm, but without excessive heat spikes: just enough sun and warmth for full phenolic ripeness, and occasional rain to keep the grapes healthy. Late summer and early autumn were largely dry and sunny, with warm days and cool nights—ideal for the late-ripening Nebbiolo.

Important detail: 2019 was a long, uneventful, and relatively late harvest. Flowering started later, ripening was slow and even, and harvesting moved toward late October—something producers characterize as "classic Barolo." This longer growing season produced grapes with thick skins, perfect phenolic ripeness, high aromatic concentration, and remarkably fresh acidity. Some compare the structure of the wines to 2013 (tight, fresh, refined) but with the depth and structure of 2016.

Yields weren't excessively high, and the grapes arrived in the cellar clean and healthy: minimal rot and minimal selection loss. This means pure material for long-lasting Barolo.

In short, 2019 gave Barolo producers luxury raw materials — fully ripe fruit, firm but ripe tannins, high aromatic intensity and sufficient acidity for freshness.

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2. What does Barolo 2019 taste like?

When you have Barolo 2019 in the glass, look for three things.

Aroma & nose
You smell lots of red fruit (cherry, raspberry), sometimes also black cherry and plum, floral notes of rose and violets, and underneath that the typical Barolo signature of tar, licorice, herbs, earth and a hint of tobacco or leather.

Structure in the mouth
The 2019 Barolo is powerful, but not heavy. The tannins are firm and true to Nebbiolo, yet remarkably ripe and polished. The acidity is lively, adding tension and length. So you don't get a heavy, alcoholic block, but a wine with backbone and elegance.

Balance (strength vs. finesse)
Many 2019s combine depth and concentration with refinement. That's precisely why critics call it a "classic" Barolo style, despite the warmer climate of recent years. You taste ripeness and intensity, but also freshness and detail in the bouquet—something connoisseurs seek in Barolo.

Result: 2019 Barolo is already seductive in aroma, but in the mouth you immediately feel that the wine has been built for decades.

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3. Drinking window & storage potential

For most 2019 Barolo, experts recommend drinking from around 2025/2026 well into the 2040s, depending on the wine and the cru.

• "Basic" Barolos (i.e., blends from multiple plots or villages) often show great pleasure from 2026 onwards, with ample fruit and rounded tannins. Examples include Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2019 and Giovanni Rosso Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2019, which already offer enormous aromas, but whose structure only truly becomes perfect after a few years of bottle rest.

• High-quality cru wines from top locations like Ginestra (Monforte d'Alba) or Arborina (La Morra) have aging potential until 2045 and beyond. Some top wines, such as Elio Grasso Ginestra Casa Maté 2019, are even estimated to be optimal for drinking from 2028-2055.

In other words: feel free to buy Barolo 2019 as a cellar wine for later. This isn't a fleeting fad; it's an investment in pleasure.

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4. Why you should buy Barolo 2019 now

4.1 It's a five-star year

2019 is unanimously described as a top vintage in Piedmont: classic in style, with enormous elegance, complexity and ageing potential.

4.2 Strength without clumsiness

At a time when warm vintages sometimes yield overly ripe, alcoholic Barolo, 2019 is just right: ripe fruit, but also clean acidity and tension. This makes the wines both gastronomically appealing and collectible.

4.3 Price-quality is exceptional

The best surprise of 2019 is that not only the cult names are fantastic; the "entry-level" Barolos from top estates are also brilliant. Critics explicitly advise buying widely in 2019, because there's a huge amount of good Barolo, even from producers that haven't yet been completely snapped up by collectors.

In concrete terms, this means that you can still buy Barolo 2019 from renowned houses with serious review scores for under €50–€70 per bottle today.

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5. Our favorite Barolo 2019 (still in stock at Brunolo.nl)

Below is a selection of bottles we actually have in stock. All prices are the regular webshop prices listed on the product pages. Availability: "in stock" on October 27, 2025.

Connoisseur tip: Amici Grandi Vini members receive a standard 15% discount, free shipping, and access to rare Barolos.

5.1 Renzo Seghesio – Barolo DOCG Monforte d'Alba 2019

• Price: Now for less than €40.00

• Scores: 92/100 Robert Parker, 92/100 James Suckling.

• Style in the glass: Deep ruby/garnet, dark ripe cherry, dried herbs (sage), licorice, and a hint of leather. Elegant and beautifully balanced on the palate, with juicy acidity and velvety tannins on the finish.

• Drinking window: 2026–2036.

• Why interesting?
  This is textbook "best value Barolo 2019": pure Monforte d'Alba signature (structure, depth) for less than forty euros.

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5.2 Ciabot Berton - La Morra - Cru Roggeri 2019

• Price: Now for less than €50.00

• Rating: Awarded with 2 red glasses (excellent) by Gambero Rosso and the Italian sommeliers (Bibenda)

• Taste profile: Elegant, harmonious, powerful, with a pleasantly fresh and long-lasting aftertaste with beautifully structured tannins.

• Drinking window: 2026–2040.

Why interesting?
La Morra Barolos are often praised for their elegance, finesse, balance, and lighter structure, making them popular with lovers of more refined wines. This Cru Roggeri is powerful and harmonious on the palate with a dense and complex tannic structure. Pleasantly fresh and savory, the wine has a long, lingering finish.

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5.3 Vietti – Barolo DOCG “Castiglione” 2019 (Castiglione Falletto)

• Now for a price of around 70,=

• Scores: 95/100 Robert Parker, 94/100 James Suckling.

• Flavor profile: Cherries (both red and black), plum, rose petals, tobacco, leather, and a hint of alpine herbs. The wine is rich and powerful, yet with beautifully integrated tannins.

• Terroir: The grapes come from approximately 20 top vineyards spread across several villages in the Barolo region. As a result, this wine beautifully showcases the excellence of the entire 2019 vintage, not just one specific cru.

• Drinking window: 2026–2040.

Why interesting?
This is the "house Barolo" from an absolute top name (Vietti), with Grand Cru ambitions but without the Grand Cru price tag. Critics call it a textbook example of the strength of 2019.

5.4 Elio Altare – Barolo DOCG La Morra 2019

• Now still available for a price of around 85,-

• Scores: 94+/100 Robert Parker, 93/100 James Suckling, plus high ratings in Italian guides.

• Flavor profile: Bright ruby ​​red with a garnet rim; red fruit (strawberry, raspberry), violets, balsamic notes, and a touch of pepper on the nose. Warm and elegant on the palate, with seductive acidity, rounded tannins, and a long, silky finish.

• Drinking window: 2025–2040.

Why interesting?
Elio Altare (now led by his daughter Silvia) is known for Barolo with finesse, precision, and terroir expression. They explicitly call 2019 a "classic" year that vinified easily and produced rich, powerful wines.

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5.5 Elio Grasso – Barolo DOCG Ginestra “Casa Maté” 2019 (Monforte d'Alba)

• Now for a price of less than 100,-

• Scores: 97+/100 Parker, top-notch rating (mid/high 90s) from international tasters.

• Flavor profile: darker fruit (black cherry, blackberry), violets, licorice, cocoa, spice, earth, and a cool, almost eucalyptus-like freshness. On the palate: full, creamy, intense, with enormous length and firm, noble tannins.

• Terroir: Casa Maté is located on the Ginestra hill in Monforte d'Alba, at an altitude of 300–350 meters, in calcareous clay and sandstone. This terroir produces Barolo with substantial structure and enormous ageing potential.

• Drinking window: 2028–2055 (!).

Why is this Barolo from Elio Grasso interesting?
This is high-end Barolo 2019. These kinds of cru wines show why collectors say 2019 is a vintage that “defines your cellar.”

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6. Frequently Asked Questions about Barolo 2019

Is Barolo 2019 ready to drink yet?

Technically: yes, you can open many wines just for the aroma and to taste the energy. But most bottles only become truly delicious (without a decanter) from around 2026, when the tannins have softened a bit. Crus from powerful villages like Monforte and Serralunga, in particular, need air and time.

How long can I keep Barolo 2019?

Realistically, good "classico" wines will last 15–20 years, so roughly until 2040+. Top crus like Elio Grasso's Casa Maté (Ginestra) have a shelf life that can comfortably extend beyond 2050.

Is Barolo 2019 better than 2016?

2016 is often cited as a modern benchmark: pure, precise, cool, and classic. 2019 comes very close, but sometimes shows a touch more power and density, with comparable freshness and structure. Several tasters call 2019 a continuation of 2016 and even see it as the start of a new series of top vintages (2019–2021).

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7. Conclusion: 2019 is not a hype, it is an opportunity

• Barolo 2019 is a “classic” vintage with modern precision.

• The combination of ripe fruit, lively acidity and refined tannin gives both early charm and enormous longevity.

• The price-quality ratio is still surprisingly good, especially outside of the absolute cult icons.

• And yes: you can still order top wines from 2019 at Brunolo.nl right now — from a super-accessible Monforte d'Alba Barolo for €38.95 to a near-mythical Ginestra Casa Maté with a 97+/100.

Want to buy Barolo 2019?
Browse our full selection of 2019 Barolo . Buy a few now and put a few bottles aside. In ten, fifteen, or twenty years, you'll be glad you did it today.