Marchesi di Barolo
Barolo del Comune di Barolo 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | After the malolactic fermentation, the individual wines obtained from the different crus are blended. Ageing lasts about 2 years: during the first year, half of the volume is matured in small French oak barrels and the other half in 30 hl Slavonian oak casks; in the second year, the entire volume is brought together and completes its maturation in traditional large Slavonian oak casks (at least 18 months in oak). |
- Grape variety and designation: Barolo DOCG 2020 from Nebbiolo grapes of the Barolo Municipality
- Intense bouquet: notes of cherry and raspberry, dried rose, violet, sweet spices and tobacco
- Palate and structure: full and elegant flavour, soft tannins, long and spicy finish
- Single vineyard vinification: fermentation in steel, 15 days maceration with regular pump-overs
- Ageing: 2 years in French and Slavonian oak. Decant for 1 hour and serve at 18-20 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo del Comune di Barolo by Marchesi di Barolo is a rich red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes. On the palate, it is full-bodied and elegant, supported by soft tannins that lead to a persistent finish with delicate spicy notes. The bouquet reveals intense aromas of ripe red fruits, dried rose and balsamic hints, making it ideal to pair with braised meats and game.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from estate-owned vineyards located on the well-exposed hills of the Barolo municipality, divided among prestigious crus such as Cannubi, Sarmassa and Ravera. The soils, known as the Marl of Sant’Agata, consist of a compact mix of clay, limestone, sand and silt. This composition, combined with a wealth of mineral salts, gives the wine a savoury and spicy texture, defining a profile of clear rigour and finesse.
How it is produced
The best bunches are hand-picked and vinified separately for each cru. After destemming and crushing, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with a fifteen-day maceration on the skins and regular pumping over. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wines are blended and aged for two years. Maturation in French and Slavonian oak barrels of various sizes imparts a measured depth to the wine.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1806, the Marchesi di Barolo winery produces this majestic Barolo DOCG 2020 from grapes hand-picked in prestigious estate-owned vineyards. Each vineyard is vinified separately to enhance its identity, achieving perfect harmony in the subsequent blending. The two-year ageing in Slavonian oak barrels imparts exceptional elegance to this red, which has been awarded an excellent score of 93/100. An authentic Piedmontese excellence that guarantees extraordinary longevity, capable of evolving magnificently for up to fifteen years.
Awards
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
93/100
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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2020
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2020
91/100
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 del Comune di Barolo 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Marchesi di Barolo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1806, the Marchesi di Barolo winery produces this majestic Barolo DOCG 2020 from grapes hand-picked in prestigious estate-owned vineyards. Each vineyard is vinified separately to enhance its identity, achieving perfect harmony in the subsequent blending. The two-year ageing in Slavonian oak barrels imparts exceptional elegance to this red, which has been awarded an excellent score of 93/100. An authentic Piedmontese excellence that guarantees extraordinary longevity, capable of evolving magnificently for up to fifteen years. |
| Origin | Municipality of Barolo (Piedmont), Italy |
| Soil composition | Clay (Sant'Agata marls), limestone, sand and silt |
| Cultivation system | Espalier, Guyot |
| Fermentation | About 15 days |
| Production technique | Separate vinification for each cru: destemmed and crushed grapes, fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for about 15 days and pump-overs; subsequent malolactic fermentation and blending. |
| Wine making | Each cru is vinified separately: the destemmed and crushed grapes ferment at a controlled temperature in stainless steel vats; maceration on the skins lasts about 15 days with pumping over operations to maximise the extraction of polyphenols. |
| Aging | After the malolactic fermentation, the individual wines obtained from the different crus are blended. Ageing lasts about 2 years: during the first year, half of the volume is matured in small French oak barrels and the other half in 30 hl Slavonian oak casks; in the second year, the entire volume is brought together and completes its maturation in traditional large Slavonian oak casks (at least 18 months in oak). |
| Total acidity | 5.36 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.52 gr/L |
| Year production | 1500000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |