Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Sarmassa | 2013 | 750ml

About This Wine

Sarmassa is a steep, south-east-facing cru in the commune of Barolo with very stony soils, and it gives one of the denser, more structured wines in the range. This listing includes several vintages and a magnum.

At the suggestion of wine writer Luigi Veronelli, the winery began bottling its top Barolo crus separately in the 1970s, starting with Cannubi in 1973, then Sarmassa, and later Coste di Rose.

Marchesi di Barolo's cellars sit in the village of Barolo, beside the castle of the Falletti family. Marchesa Giulia Falletti is credited with shaping the wine that became Barolo in the 19th century, and the Abbona family has run the cellars since 1929. Some of the Marchesa's original casks are still in use.

Serving

Decant and serve with braised beef, game or truffle dishes.

About Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is a powerful yet pale red with cherry, rose, tar and dried herbs, searing acidity and formidable tannins built for aging. Its cool Piedmont home sharpens its tannic, aromatic profile.