Red

Barbaresco

Marchesi di Barolo

Barolo · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Nebbiolo
Country
Italy
Region
Barolo
Appellation
Barolo
Alcohol
13.5%
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

game · aged cheeses · truffle pasta · mushroom risotto

Rated vintages

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 2013

    Strawberry, chopped herb, oak, camphor and grilled Porcini mushroom aromas lead the way. The tight palate shows dried black cherry, sour cranberry, leather, espresso and clove set against a backbone of unripe tannins that leave an astringent finish.

  • 2012

    Classic Nebbiolo aromas of violet, wild berry and a whiff of baking spice float out of the glass on this attractive red. The elegantly structured palate offers mature wild cherry, cinnamon, white pepper and clove alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2017–2022.

  • 2011

    This straightforward Barbaresco opens with a pretty nose of wild rose, crushed red berry and balsamic notes. The palate delivers ripe black cherry, licorice and cinnamon alongside chewy tannins.

  • 2010