The story behind Araldica
Araldica began in 1954 as a Piedmont growers cooperative, originally called Antica Contea di Castelvero, founded by local winegrowers with Don Carlo Montrucchio behind it and Pietro Abate as first president. Oenologist Livio Manera joined in 1955 and set the technical direction; his son Claudio Manera now serves as managing director and winemaker. That continuity is why the wines taste like a place rather than a marketing plan.
The Barolo comes from hillside fruit inside the Barolo DOCG zone, 100% Nebbiolo, hand harvested and aged a minimum of 36 months with at least 18 in wood. We have poured this label for years because it delivers true Barolo structure without the tariff of a single vineyard name.
Explore the Araldica range
Three Araldica bottles we carry: a value Barbera, a crisp Gavi, and the Barolo that started this page.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Araldica Barolo 750mL | Barolo DOCG, 100% Nebbiolo | 14% ABV | Rose, tar, dried cherry, firm tannin, 36 month minimum age |
| Araldica Barbera Albera 750mL | Barbera, Piedmont | 13 to 14% ABV | Dark plum, bright acid, low tannin, weeknight red |
| Araldica Gavi 750mL | Gavi, Cortese, Piedmont | 12 to 13% ABV | Green apple, citrus peel, chalky finish, shellfish white |
| Araldica Barolo 750mL | Aged Nebbiolo, wood cask | 14 to 14.5% ABV | Decant one to two hours, cool room temperature service |
| Araldica Barbera Albera 750mL | Everyday Piedmont red | 13 to 14% ABV | Serve slightly cool with tomato, cured meat, hard cheese |
| Araldica Gavi 750mL | Piedmont white | 12 to 13% ABV | Chill well, aperitivo pour, light seafood |
Which Araldica is right for you?
Araldica Barolo sits at $37.99 for the 750mL, which is honest money for a DOCG Nebbiolo aged three years before release. The Barbera Albera is $12.98 and the Gavi is $12.99, so you can build a full Piedmont table for under $65. Stock on all three moves quickly and availability shifts, so call the Commack store at (631) 343-7200 before you drive over, or ask us to check the shelf when you order. Buy Araldica Barolo online and we will confirm what is on hand.
Braised beef and hard cheese want Nebbiolo tannin and tar.
Bright acid, low tannin, works with tomato sauce and no decanting.
Cortese acidity cuts through clams, oysters, and fried calamari.
Araldica cocktails and pairings
Serve the Barolo at 64 to 68 degrees in a wide glass and decant it an hour or two. The Barbera and Gavi need nothing but a chill.