Marchesi di Barolo
Barbaresco La Tradizione 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Ageing takes place for one year in Slavonian oak barrels and French oak barrels; it is then blended in a classic large Slavonian oak cask. It completes its ageing in the bottle for at least one year before being released for sale. |
- 100% Nebbiolo DOCG: still red wine from Piedmont, originating from Neive, Barbaresco and Treiso
- Aged in oak: 9 months in Slavonian oak barrels followed by at least 1 year in bottle
- Bouquet: aromas of wild violet, dried rose, blackcurrant, cinnamon and cloves
- Balanced taste: full-bodied structure, soft and fine tannins, finish with notes of undergrowth
- At the table and serving: serve at 16–18°C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with ragù, red meats and medium-aged cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbaresco Tradizione by Marchesi di Barolo is a still red wine with controlled and guaranteed designation of origin, produced in Piedmont from Nebbiolo grapes. This wine stands out for its full, structured and harmonious style, characterised by enveloping tannins and an intense aromatic profile. Its complexity is enhanced by fermentation at a controlled temperature and careful ageing in Slavonian oak barrels. At the table, it expresses its best qualities when paired with structured meat dishes, fresh pasta with ragù and medium-aged cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red comes to life on the Piedmontese hills of Barbaresco, among the moderately steep slopes of Neive, Barbaresco and Treiso. In these areas, the vines sink their roots into clay and limestone soils, characterised by quartz sand and fine silt of marine origin. This particular composition ensures a rich presence of trace elements, fundamental for promoting a complex and immediate aromatic expression. The care of the vineyards is entrusted to Marchesi di Barolo, a historic winery that has been enhancing the peculiarities of this renowned territory since the early nineteenth century.
How it is produced
The production process begins with careful selection and manual harvesting of the bunches, which are delicately destemmed and crushed. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in cement or steel tanks, accompanied by frequent pumping over and maceration on the skins for about fifteen days. After the sugars have been transformed, the wine is transferred to thermo-insulated vitrified cement vats for malolactic fermentation. Ageing continues in Slavonian oak barrels for at least nine months, followed by a final rest of at least one year to achieve perfect taste balance.
History and Curiosities
A product of the historic legacy of the Antiche Cantine Marchesi di Barolo, founded in 1806, the Barbaresco Tradizione DOCG 2022 best expresses the winemaking excellence of the Langhe region. It boasts an exceptional ageing potential that can approach twenty years. This Piedmontese masterpiece is widely acclaimed by international critics, having received 94 points from James Suckling and a prestigious gold medal.
Awards
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2022
91/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1800
- Oenologist: Marco Marsili
- Bottles produced: 1.500.000
- Hectares: 105
| Name | Marchesi di Barolo Barbaresco 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Marchesi di Barolo |
| Story | History and Curiosities A product of the historic legacy of the Antiche Cantine Marchesi di Barolo, founded in 1806, the Barbaresco Tradizione DOCG 2022 best expresses the winemaking excellence of the Langhe region. It boasts an exceptional ageing potential that can approach twenty years. This Piedmontese masterpiece is widely acclaimed by international critics, having received 94 points from James Suckling and a prestigious gold medal. |
| Origin | Hills of the appellation (Neive, Barbaresco and Treiso), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Clay and limestone soils, often covered by a layer of quartz sand and fine silt |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Fermentation | About 8–15 days |
| Production technique | Hand-harvested grapes; temperature-controlled fermentation in concrete or stainless steel tanks with pumping over and maceration on the skins (about 15 days); ageing in Slavonian oak barrels and subsequent bottle ageing |
| Wine making | Hand-picked grapes, gently crushed and destemmed; fermentation at controlled temperature with frequent pumping over and maceration on the skins (about 8–15 days); racking at the end of sugar transformation; transfer to vitrified cement vats to initiate malolactic fermentation; ageing in small Slavonian oak barrels (including 30 and 60 hl) for at least 9 months, followed by further ageing in bottle for at least one year. |
| Aging | Ageing takes place for one year in Slavonian oak barrels and French oak barrels; it is then blended in a classic large Slavonian oak cask. It completes its ageing in the bottle for at least one year before being released for sale. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |