Marchesi di Barolo di Barolo DOCG 2016 (750ml)
Product price
$59.99
Description
Marchesi di Barolo's 2016 Barolo is a blend drawn from three respected vineyard sites within the commune: Sarmassa, Coste di Rose, and Cannubi. Rather than highlighting the character of any single cru, this wine presents Barolo as a whole, made in the classical style with grape seeds removed during vinification to preserve elegance and soften the tannins that Nebbiolo naturally carries.
The wine opens with autumnal aromatics: dried leaves, underbrush, and smoke, layered with notes of tea and pressed rose. It's a mid-weight expression with vivid acidity that carries through to a clean, appetite-stimulating finish. The overall impression is one of graceful restraint rather than power, with crushed flowers and red berry fruit woven through. This is a Barolo built for drinking now and over the next few years, when its flavors remain most vibrant and its effortless character is best appreciated.
Expert Reviews
A representation of the Barolo commune rather than any specific cru, this wine includes fruit from Sarmassa, Coste di Rose and Cannubi. Less powerful than the potential sum of its parts, the result is an open-knit, mid-weight Barolo that speaks honestly of place without affectation. Grape seeds are removed during vinification to avoid astringent tannins and to emphasise its elegance. It evokes a crisp autumn day with dried leaves, underbrush and smoke notes punctuated by tea and pressed rose. Bright acidity carries the finish and stimulates the appetite. Satisfying near-term drinking.
The 2016 Barolo Tradizione is a soft, fruity wine to drink now and over the next few years, while the flavors remain vibrant. Crushed flowers, red berry fruit and gently spiced notes all meld together in this gracious, effortless Barolo from the Marchesi.