Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Riserva

Name: Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Riserva
Brand: Marchesi di Barolo
Price: 151.92 USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

Italy, Piemonte

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.9

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Riserva is a high-end red wine produced by Marchesi di Barolo, a historic producer in the Piedmont region of Italy. This wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Barolo appellation, known for its well-drained, calcareous soils and ideal climate for producing high-quality Nebbiolo grapes. The wine is aged for at least five years, including a minimum of three years in oak barrels and two years in bottle before release, resulting in a complex and refined wine with aromas of black fruit, leather, and spice. On the palate, it offers rich and elegant flavors of dark cherry, licorice, and tobacco, with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish. This is a top-tier Barolo Riserva that showcases the best of Piedmont's winemaking traditions.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Riserva is an elegant and complex wine, with a bouquet of dark cherry, licorice, tobacco, and leather aromas.On the palate, it has a velvety texture, with flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate, and spices. The finish is long and lingering with a hint of earthiness. It's a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, earthy vegetables, and aged cheeses. Enjoy now or cellar for easily 5 to 10 years.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Nebbiolo

ORIGINS

Winery: Marchesi di Barolo

Region: Piemonte

Piemonte, located in the northwest of Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. It is home to some of the most iconic wines, such as Barolo and Barbaresco, and is renowned for its stunning landscapes and centuries-old winemaking traditions. It is also home to the world famous sparkling wine Moscato d’Asti. The history of winemaking in Piemonte dates back to the ancient Romans, who planted the first vines in the region. Since then, the region has become a major producer of some of the world's finest wines. The region's winemaking industry was revolutionized by the introduction of the modern winemaking techniques of the French. This led to the emergence of some of the most iconic wines of the region, such as Barolo and Barbaresco.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

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