Gigi Rosso Barolo
Piedmont Nebbiolo from Castiglione Falletto, poured here for decades.
The story behind Gigi Rosso
Gigi Rosso founded his estate in 1971 in Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of the Barolo DOCG zone, and released his first Barolo in 1974. The family still runs it: son Maurizio and grandson Andreas work the same Langhe hills their father and grandfather did.
Every Barolo here is 100% Nebbiolo, fermented on native yeasts with two manual pump-overs a day, then aged roughly 36 months in the massive untoasted Slavonian oak casks Gigi bought himself, some holding up to 120 hectolitres. No small oak, no shortcuts. That patience is why the wines show up in our Commack shop the way Barolo should taste.
Explore the Gigi Rosso range
Gigi Rosso works two tracks: a multi-village Barolo blend and single-vineyard crus from the Langhe's best sites. All 100% Nebbiolo, all aged in Slavonian oak.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigi Rosso Barolo Trecomuni | Barolo DOCG, multi-village blend | 14% to 14.5% ABV | Serralunga, Novello, Castiglione Falletto fruit; firm tannin, rose, tar |
| Gigi Rosso Barolo | Barolo DOCG | 14% to 14.5% ABV | Classic Nebbiolo; dried cherry, violet, leather, long oak aged finish |
| Gigi Rosso Barolo Bricco Pietro | Barolo DOCG, single vineyard | 14.5% ABV | Monforte d'Alba cru; darker fruit, iron, structured tannins |
| Gigi Rosso Barolo Arione | Barolo DOCG, single vineyard cru | 14% to 14.5% ABV | Serralunga side; balsamic, red fruit, savory mineral spine |
| Gigi Rosso Barolo Riserva | Barolo DOCG Riserva, extended aged | 14.5% ABV | Extra time in cask and bottle; deeper, softer, truffle and spice |
| Gigi Rosso Moscato D'Asti | Moscato d'Asti DOCG, sweet sparkling | Low alcohol, lightly frizzante | Peach, orange blossom, honey; the easy finish to a Barolo dinner |
Which Gigi Rosso is right for you?
Barolo pricing has climbed for years, which is why the Gigi Rosso lineup earns its shelf space here. The Barolo Trecomuni and the Bricco Pietro both sit at $39.99 for a 750mL, real Barolo DOCG money for a family estate in Castiglione Falletto. The Moscato d'Asti runs $13.99 when we have it. If you want to buy Gigi Rosso online, the Trecomuni is the bottle we hand people first, then we let them climb to the crus and the Riserva once they know the house style.
Multi-village blend at $39.99 that drinks well with a decant and dinner.
Single-vineyard Monforte cru with the tannin and acid to age.
Light, sweet Piedmont sparkler to close the meal after the reds.
Gigi Rosso cocktails and pairings
Serve Gigi Rosso Barolo at 60°F to 64°F and decant one to two hours; Nebbiolo tannin needs the air. Wide bowl, red meat, truffle, aged cheese.