- Last updated on April 3, 2023
Welcome! This is our Cappellano Barolo Chinato review.
Cappellano Barolo Chinato is a fortified wine made with Barolo wine and infused with a blend of herbs and spices.
This traditional Italian digestif has been produced for over a century by the Cappellano family, who are renowned for their expertise in Barolo winemaking.
This unique and complex wine is perfect for sipping after a meal, or as a special treat on a cold winter evening.
Find below our Cappellano Barolo Chinato full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Cappellano Barolo Chinato Review
- Brand: Cantina Cappelano
- Grape Varietal: Nebbiolo
- Region: Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Aromatic Herbs notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 61-64 °F (16-18 °C) s
- Price Range: ~$80-$100
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Cappellano Barolo Chinato review: What's its color?
Cappellano Barolo Chinato has a deep, opaque garnet color with brick-red reflections.
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Cappellano Barolo Chinato taste like?
Cappellano Barolo Chinato is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes.
A mixture of china calissaia and aromatic herbs are added to the wine and aged for a few months in stainless-stell tanks and in bottle there after.
On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet of spices and herbs, including cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and cardamom, along with hints of orange peel and licorice.
There are also notes of red and dark fruit, such as cherry and plum, adding a touch of sweetness to the wine.
Is Cappellano Barolo Chinato sweet?
Yes, it’s sweet. Cappellano Barolo Chinato wine is a very sweet wine.
Very sweet wine contains less than 100 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Cappellano Barolo Chinato review: Which food pairs well with it?
Cappellano Barolo Chinato is best enjoyed as a digestif after a meal, served alongside desserts such as chocolate cake, fruit tarts, or hazelnut-based desserts.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Gorgonzola or Parmigiano Reggiano.
Cappellano Barolo Chinato review: What's its alcohol content?
Cappellano Barolo Chinato wine’s alcohol content is 17.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Cappellano Barolo Chinato wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
Since this is a very sweet wine expect more than 120 calories per 5-ounce glass.
What is Cantina Cappellano?
Here is an extract from a review on Cantina Cappellano:
“During the years we have been sometimes added, for various reasons, to the ranks of the “traditionalists”.
We believe that this definition is a limit only when it is associated with the deceptive term of “conservatives”.
We do not reject it ‒ rather, we lay claim to it ‒ in its true meaning of delivery and transmission of lore and practices, indispensable values for progress and for that sort of “backwards evolution” my father loved to talk about.“
Conclusion
Cappellano Barolo Chinato is a unique and complex wine that combines the richness of Barolo with the aromatic and flavorful herbs and spices of the chinato infusion.
This traditional Italian digestif is a testament to the expertise of the Cappellano family in winemaking and is a must-try for anyone interested in Italian wine and spirits.
Its rich and complex flavors, along with its smooth texture and long finish, make it a perfect after-dinner treat or a special sipper on a cold winter evening.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
