Marchesi di Barolo
Marchesi di Barolo
AboutMarchesi di Barolo
Marchesi di Barolo occupies historic cellars in the town that gave Barolo its name, a place closely associated with the wine’s transformation during the first half of the nineteenth century. Marchesa Giulia di Barolo developed cellars for ageing the local Nebbiolo in large casks. In 1929 Pietro Abbona, together with his brother and sisters, acquired those cellars; the Abbona family has carried the house forward from that foundation.
The house has vineyards in the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, with harvest decisions made according to each site. Wines from individual crus are made separately, while the classic labels blend wines from several vineyards.
Marchesi di Barolo 1964 Barolo
Italian Red
$399.99
Garnet-red colour carries orange reflections. Preserved forest fruit and cherry appear with dried rose petals, tobacco, leather, sweet spices, undergrowth and liquorice. The palate is structured, with integrated tannins and lively acidity. Dark chocolate and mineral notes are present. The finish is long. This dry Nebbiolo comes from Piedmont’s Barolo appellation and is listed at 13.5 percent alcohol.
Marchesi di Barolo 2019 Barolo della Tradizione
Italian Red
$67.99
Garnet and ruby colour accompany cinnamon, wormwood, liquorice, wild rose and Virginia tobacco. The Nebbiolo is full and elegant, with soft, enveloping tannins and a long spicy finish. Fruit comes from calcareous clay with sandstone, quartz sand and silt. Traditional maceration precedes maturation in large oak casks, followed by further time in bottle. The wine carries fourteen percent alcohol.