In the glass
What it pairs with
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Egg pasta with ragu
Tajarin matches the wine's classic structure. -
Braised beef
Rich beef meets the firm tannin. -
Aged Toma
Alpine cheese frames the red fruit.
How to serve Marchesi di Barolo Barolo del Comune di Barolo
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Egg pasta with ragu, Braised beef, Aged Toma. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Comune di Barolo bottling is Marchesi di Barolo's village Barolo, a traditional blend from the heart of the appellation.
- 1960 — Marchesi di Barolo formalises its village Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Marchesi di Barolo
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1960
Frequently asked about Marchesi di Barolo Barolo del Comune di Barolo
What does Marchesi di Barolo Barolo del Comune di Barolo taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The classic village Barolo of the house, blending fruit from across the Barolo commune for a structured, traditional and fairly priced Nebbiolo.
When should I drink Marchesi di Barolo Barolo del Comune di Barolo?
Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Marchesi di Barolo Barolo del Comune di Barolo?
Egg pasta with ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Braised beef and Aged Toma. Tajarin matches the wine's classic structure.
What grapes are in Marchesi di Barolo Barolo del Comune di Barolo?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.