Marchesi di Barolo
Barolo Cannubi 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | A portion of the wine is aged for around two years in Slavonian oak barrels and 30 and 35 hectolitre French oak barrels; the remaining part is aged in small 225-litre medium-toasted French oak casks. The wine completes its maturation in bottle for 12 months before being released to the market. |
- Origin and grape: Barolo DOCG made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes from the Cannubi vineyard in Piedmont
- Aromatic profile: notes of rose, vanilla, liquorice, spices and toasted oak
- Taste: full and elegant, with a harmonious balance between spicy and woody notes
- Vinification: 10-day maceration and malolactic fermentation in concrete at 22°C
- Ageing: 2 years in oak and 12 months in bottle, longevity 10-15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Cannubi is a still red wine that embodies the authenticity of the Nebbiolo grape variety. Produced in the heart of the Barolo region, it stands out for its bright ruby red colour with delicate garnet highlights. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of rose, intertwined with hints of vanilla, liquorice, spices and toasted oak, enriched by subtle touches of wormwood. On the palate, it offers a full and elegant flavour, supported by a solid body and an aromatic structure that perfectly integrates the spicy and woody notes, ensuring impeccable balance.
Where it comes from
The origin of this wine lies in the renowned Cannubi vineyard, located in the municipality of Barolo, within the Piedmont region. The vines sink their roots into soil characterised by an excellent balance of sand, silt, limestone and clay. This specific geological composition of the soil favours the optimal growth of Nebbiolo, giving the wine an austere structure and remarkable ageing potential. The peculiarities of this area result in a clear aromatic profile and a tannic structure capable of supporting longevity over the years.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, the process begins with a ten-day maceration on the skins, accompanied by periodic pumping over to extract colour and extractive components in a controlled manner. Once the sugars have been transformed, the wine is transferred to glass-lined cement vats insulated with cork. This measure maintains the ideal temperature to allow malolactic fermentation to complete spontaneously. Maturation continues in Slavonian and French oak barrels for about two years, finishing with a twelve-month refinement before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1806, the historic Marchesi di Barolo winery signs this magnificent Barolo DOCG, a Piedmontese excellence produced with Nebbiolo grapes hand-picked in the renowned Cannubi vineyard. Under the guidance of expert oenologist Marco Marsili, this prestigious label offers an elegant sip and a remarkable ageing potential of 10-15 years. The value of the 2021 vintage is recognised by the elite of the global critics: 97 points from James Suckling, 94 from Robert Parker, 93 from Wine Spectator and 5 bunches from Bibenda confirm its absolute greatness.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
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 Barolo Cannubi 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| 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 Founded in 1806, the historic Marchesi di Barolo winery signs this magnificent Barolo DOCG, a Piedmontese excellence produced with Nebbiolo grapes hand-picked in the renowned Cannubi vineyard. Under the guidance of expert oenologist Marco Marsili, this prestigious label offers an elegant sip and a remarkable ageing potential of 10 5 years. The value of the 2021 vintage is recognised by the elite of the global critics: 97 points from James Suckling, 94 from Robert Parker, 93 from Wine Spectator and 5 bunches from Bibenda confirm its absolute greatness. |
| Origin | Vineyard Cannubi, Barolo (Piedmont), Italy |
| Soil composition | Excellent balance of sand, silt, limestone and clay |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4.000 |
| Yield per hectare | 4,000 kg/hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | Circa 22 °C |
| Fermentation | 10 days |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins for 10 days with periodic pump-overs; spontaneous malolactic fermentation in glass-lined concrete vats; ageing in oak casks and barriques, then in bottle |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins lasts for 10 days, during which periodic pump-overs are carried out to allow the must to absorb all the trace elements present in the skins and to gently extract the colouring material. Racking takes place only when all the sugar has been converted into alcohol. Transferred into vitrified cement vats, specially made with cork insulation, the wine maintains the post-fermentation temperature of around 22°C for a long time. In this way, malolactic fermentation starts and finishes spontaneously over the following two months. |
| Aging | A portion of the wine is aged for around two years in Slavonian oak barrels and 30 and 35 hectolitre French oak barrels; the remaining part is aged in small 225-litre medium-toasted French oak casks. The wine completes its maturation in bottle for 12 months before being released to the market. |
| Total acidity | 5.3 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.9 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 30.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |