{"product_id":"marchesi-di-barolo-barbaresco-serragrilli-2021","title":"Marchesi di Barolo Barbaresco Serragrilli 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarbaresco Serragrilli from the Marchesi di Barolo winery is a red wine with controlled and guaranteed designation of origin, produced in Piedmont. It has a ruby colour with garnet reflections and is a true expression of the \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety. Its aromatic profile is broad and persistent, characterised by floral notes of wild violet and dog rose, intertwined with hints of small red fruits and delicate \u003cstrong\u003esweet spices\u003c\/strong\u003e such as cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate, it is full, rounded and solidly structured, supported by \u003cstrong\u003esweet tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that are never overpowering and enhanced by ageing in oak barrels and barriques. This wine offers excellent longevity and is ideal for pairing with agnolotti in savoury sauces, braised meats and medium-aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis label originates from Serragrilli, a hill located in the municipality of Neive, within the \u003cstrong\u003eBarbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e area. The vineyards stretch across the upper part of the hill up to the ridge, with a south-west exposure that ensures constant sunlight until evening. The compact soil boasts a \u003cstrong\u003euniform composition\u003c\/strong\u003e of clay and limestone, covered by quartz sands and very fine silt. These pedoclimatic conditions guarantee the perfect ripening of the grapes, giving the wine a solid \u003cstrong\u003eharmonious balance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manual harvest selects the best bunches, which are quickly destemmed and gently crushed. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature, with a \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e of about eight days, enriched by frequent pumping over to gently extract colour and polyphenols. The wine is then transferred to vitrified cement vats, maintaining a suitable temperature to encourage spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Ageing takes place in wood, using both Slavonian oak barrels and medium-toasted French oak barriques. At the end of this period, the \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e is created in large traditional barrels, concluding the process with bottle ageing that consolidates its \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barbaresco DOCG Serragrilli 2021 from Marchesi di Barolo originates from the gentle hills of Neive that bear its name. Here, a \u003cstrong\u003eclay and limestone soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched with quartz sands, nourishes the vines, imparting them with an unrivalled structure. The excellent south-west exposure ensures sunlight until evening, guaranteeing perfect ripening of the grapes. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e94 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, this prestigious red stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of evolving magnificently for up to twenty years after the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marchesi di Barolo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46656090112171,"sku":"61404","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/marchesi-di-barolo-barbaresco-serragrilli-2021_61404_1_6d1d03a0-7094-4896-b8f8-1b3bd4d4d832.webp?v=1779898731","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/marchesi-di-barolo-barbaresco-serragrilli-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}