Barolo Classici DOCG

Marchesi di Barolo

Pronunciation
Bar-ROH-lo CLASS-ee-chee
Year
2006
Type
Red
Winery
Marchesi di Barolo
Region
Piemonte
Oenologist
Roberto Vezza and Flavio Fenocchio

Overview

This classic Piedmont house created Barolo’s famed wine as we know it today. Their large estate located in the village of Barolo encompasses some of the finest vineyards in the region. Their Classici Barolo is made for earlier consumption than some of their other Barolos. Fruit selection comes from a wide range of their vineyards around the town of Barolo.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
100% Nebbiolo
Vinification
Grapes are soft pressed and maceration and fermentation are carried out in s.s. tanks with frequent pumping over of the cap. Malo fermentation in oak
Aging
Two years in Slavonian oak casks and botte (Tonneaux) with an additional year in bottle.
Alcohol
13.5%
| Appearance
Deep ruby red with garnet hues on the rim of the wine.
| Aroma
Aromas of rose petals, cherry, vanilla and spice.
| Taste
Full bodied palate with a peppery light raisin flavor. Chewy ripe tannins. Lingering finish.
| Serving Suggestions
With braised short ribs and roasted red meats and game.

Barolo Classici DOCG

Suggested Retail:
$54.50
CSPC#:
447771
Available Sizes:
750ml
Bottles Per Case:
6