The Barolo DOCG “Cannubi” 2018 by Marchesi di Barolo originates from the prestigious Cannubi vineyards, a historic hill at the heart of the appellation and a symbol of elegance and longevity. The fossil Sant’Agata marls, with 55% clay, 30% sand and 15% limestone, provide balance, finesse and structure. A favorable microclimate, protected by surrounding hills, ensures optimal ripening of Nebbiolo. The 2018 vintage, regular and harmonious, expresses precision and aromatic clarity. Traditional vinification includes long macerations and at least 18 months of aging in oak barrels of various sizes, followed by bottle refinement. The bouquet is elegant, with notes of dried rose, vanilla, spices and toasted oak. On the palate it is full and austere, with silky tannins and a long, persistent finish. Ideal with red meats, braised dishes, game and aged cheeses.
Marchesi di Barolo
In the heart of the picturesque hilly landscape of the Langhe, where the morning fog envelops the rows in a silent embrace, stands the prestigious winery Marchesi di Barolo. With roots dating back to 1807, this historic winery is a pillar of the Piedmontese wine tradition, a silent witness to the transformation of Barolo into one of the most celebrated wines in the world.
Located in the namesake village of Barolo, Marchesi di Barolo skillfully cultivates the Nebbiolo grape, the beating heart of its most iconic labels. Here, the land intertwines with history, giving life to wines that are the result of a perfect balance between tradition and innovation. The winery has managed to combine ancient wisdom with modern winemaking techniques, maintaining a deep respect for the land and its peculiarities.
Among the gems of production stand out Cannubi and Sarmassa, two Barolo wines that embody the very essence of these lands. Cannubi, with its velvety tones and complexity that slowly unfolds, tells of sunlit hills and breezes that caress the vineyards. Sarmassa, on the other hand, surprises with its bold structure and intense aromas, a dance of scents that evokes the richness of the land from which it comes.
Every sip of a Marchesi di Barolo wine is an invitation to immerse yourself in the Piedmontese wine culture, a journey through the history and traditions of a unique territory. Discover the labels of Marchesi di Barolo on Vino45, an opportunity to experience a sensory journey that combines the elegance of the past with the vibrancy of the present.
Address:
via Roma, 1, 12060 Barolo CN, Italy
Colour: bright garnet red with orange highlights, showing the classic evolution of Nebbiolo, clear and luminous.
Nose: refined and complex, offering dried rose and violet, ripe red berries and cherry, followed by liquorice, sweet spices, tobacco and subtle balsamic notes.
Palate: well-balanced and harmonious, with firm yet polished tannins, vibrant acidity and elegant structure; the finish is long and persistent with floral and spicy nuances.
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Marchesi di Barolo is a winery with a centuries-old history of over 150 years and still represents a symbolic and reference brand in the gigantic world of Piedmontese winemaking. The winery is located in the municipality of Barolo, a tiny village of less than 700 inhabitants where the extraordinary Castle of the Marchesi stands. It is a centuries-old palace that symbolizes and is the genesis of Barolo.
In 1807, Marquis Carlo Tancredi Falletti married the French noblewoman Juliette Colbert Maulévrier, a descendant of the Sun King. Juliette was the first to realize the potential of Nebbiolo grown in these lands and noticed how the use of wooden barrels added depth and longevity to the wine. After her husband's death in the late 1800s, without heirs, the estate was first managed by his wife and then taken over by Pietro and Ernesto Abbona, two young men who worked in the cellars at the foot of the castle.
After five generations, the Marchesi di Barolo are still led by the Abbona family. The Marchesi di Barolo winery spans 200 hectares and has land not only in the Langhe but also in Roero and Monferrato. Marchesi di Barolo aims to create unique, high-quality wines that interpret the diversity of the places and are faithful readers of vintage, territory, and grapes.
