Marchesi di Barolo : Riserva 1970

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Barolo Riserva 1970 from Marchesi di Barolo

Tasting

Color
Garnet color with brick reflections and an orange rim, testifying to its long maturation.

Nose
The bouquet reveals intense aromas of wood, tar and tobacco, enriched by notes of leather, truffle and mushroom. Nuances of cinnamon, licorice and pepper complete this complex aromatic palette.

Palate
On the palate, this wine is full-bodied with supple, silky and velvety tannins. The balance between power and elegance characterizes this Barolo which has reached its full maturity.

Food and wine pairings

This Barolo Riserva 1970 will perfectly accompany rich and tasty dishes such as stewed red meats, game or mature cheeses. Its structure and well-developed tertiary aromas make it an ideal partner for dishes with intense flavors.

An exceptional Barolo from Piedmont with remarkable longevity

The property

Founded in the 19th century by the Falletti family, Marchesi di Barolo is a pillar of Piedmontese wine, located in the Barolo region. The estate extends over 120 hectares, with marly limestone soils ideal for nebbiolo. Today led by Anna and Ernesto Abbona, with their children Valentina and Davide, the estate is unanimously recognized for its high-quality wines.

The vineyard

This Barolo Riserva comes from vineyards located in the eponymous municipality, on soils particularly rich in clay and limestone. This specific composition gives the wine its remarkable structure and exceptional aging potential, essential characteristics of great Barolo wines.

The vintage

The 1970 vintage is considered exceptional, characterized by a mild and dry climate, followed by a favorable autumn. These weather conditions allowed optimal maturation of the grapes, giving birth to wines of great charm, remarkable quality and impressive longevity.

Vinification and aging

For the Barolo Riserva 1970, the grapes were destemmed and gently pressed. Spontaneous fermentation was followed by a post-fermentation maceration of 50 days. In the spring, the wine undergoes spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Aging took place in large traditional barrels before bottling in the summer of 1977. The original cork was replaced in the summer of 1995.

Blend

100% nebbiolo, the emblematic grape variety of Piedmont, recognized for its ability to produce long-aging wines with complex aromas and powerful tannins.