In the glass
Aroma: wild rose, vanilla, licorice, spice, pine resin, tobacco
Palate: full, spice, oak
From the Sarmassa cru in Barolo, an intense Barolo of wild rose, vanilla, licorice and spice with pine resin and tobacco, full and elegant with prominent tannin.
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
The braise meets the cru's prominent tannin. -
Wild boar ragu
Gamey ragu finds a peer in the licorice and spice. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the wild-rose lift.
How to serve Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Sarmassa
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. Brasato al Barolo, Wild boar ragu, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Sarmassa is a steep cru in the Barolo commune from which Marchesi di Barolo makes a structured, spicy Barolo.
- 1960 — Marchesi di Barolo develops its Sarmassa cru Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Marchesi di Barolo
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1960
Frequently asked about Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Sarmassa
What does Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Sarmassa taste like?
On the nose, wild rose, vanilla, licorice, spice, pine resin. On the palate, full, spice, oak. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the Sarmassa cru in Barolo, an intense Barolo of wild rose, vanilla, licorice and spice with pine resin and tobacco, full and elegant with prominent tannin.
When should I drink Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Sarmassa?
Drink 10 to 35 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 Sarmassa?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar ragu and Aged Castelmagno. The braise meets the cru's prominent tannin.
What grapes are in Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Sarmassa?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.