Marolo Vino Chinato - 75CL

Situated in Alba, the lovely capital of the Piedmontese Langhe wine district, Distilleria Marolo has an enviable array of fresh, local botanicals to hand.  

Marolo Barolo Chinato is an exquisite aromatised wine presented in a 75cl bottle at 16.5% ABV. It is crafted by infusing noble wine with botanical extracts including cinchona, rhubarb, gentian, coriander, cinnamon, and cloves.

Tasting Notes

•    Aroma: Rich scents of cinnamon, dark chocolate, and sweet tobacco.
•    Palate: A complex blend of mace, clove, and warm ginger.
•    Finish: A long, harmonious balance with a pleasant bitter edge.

Serving and Cocktail Suggestions

•    Neat: Pour it at room temperature in a small glass as a traditional digestif.
•    Chilled: Serve it cold in a wine glass as a fragrant aperitif.
•    On the Rocks: Pour over ice with a splash of soda.
•    Chinato Negroni: Mix equal parts of this aromatised wine, red Campari, and gin over ice, then garnish with an orange slice.

Food Pairing

•    Dark Chocolate: Enhances the deep cocoa and spice characteristics.
•    Pralines: Complements the rich, bittersweet herbal profile.
•    Traditional Desserts: Pairs brilliantly with regional treats like Piedmontese bunet.

Estate History and Distilling Methods

Founded in 1977 by Paolo Marolo in Alba, Piedmont, the distillery was born from a vision to elevate traditional, rustic spirits into artisanal masterpieces that authentically reflect the local terroir. While Distilleria Marolo is globally renowned for pioneering single-variety grappas using discontinuous bain-marie stills-a slow, gentle heating method that protects delicate grape profiles-their aromatised creations like Chinato follow ancient family recipes. The botanicals undergo a prolonged maceration before being expertly blended and aged in small oak casks to achieve total harmony.