{"product_id":"barolo-riserva-docg-2016-marchesi-di-barolo","title":"Barolo Riserva DOCG 2016 - Marchesi di Barolo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of wine is Barolo Riserva DOCG 2016 - Marchesi di Barolo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo Riserva DOCG 2016 - Marchesi di Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally elegant Piedmontese red wine made 100% from Nebbiolo grapes, the king of the Langhe vineyards. This designation, recognized as DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita - Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin), is a symbol of quality and a strict connection to the territory.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nFull-bodied and profound, Marchesi di Barolo’s Barolo Riserva combines power and refinement: a wine that already offers an intense experience today, but which will evolve over time, revealing all the typical nuances of mature Nebbiolo.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails of the vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 2016 vintage is considered among the best of the last decade for Barolo. The balanced climate, with warm but not scorching summers and a dry autumn, allowed for perfect grape ripening. The Nebbiolo bunches arrived at harvest healthy and rich in aromas, yielding a harmonious wine, characterized by excellent structure and pleasant freshness.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe grapes are traditionally vinified: \u003cstrong\u003efermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place at a controlled temperature, followed by a \u003cstrong\u003emaceration\u003c\/strong\u003e of about 10 days on the skins, a process that allows the wine to extract color and tannins.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nAging continues for three years in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, wood particularly suitable for long-aging wines, and concludes with a period in the bottle, where the wine achieves its balance and aromatic complexity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nVisually, the \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo Riserva DOCG 2016 - Marchesi di Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e displays an intense garnet red with slight orange nuances, typical of great Nebbiolo wines that have already begun their evolution in the bottle.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe bouquet is broad and complex: notes of ripe red fruits, withered violet, sweet spices, and slight balsamic nuances emerge. With aeration in the glass, deeper hints of tobacco, licorice, and undergrowth are perceived, signs of oak aging and the wine's great maturity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nOn the palate, it is full, elegant, and enveloping. The \u003cstrong\u003etannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, initially vigorous, are perfectly integrated with the structure, conferring balance and a long finish. The finish is harmonious, with lingering notes of spices and dried fruit.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich dishes to pair with Barolo Riserva DOCG 2016 - Marchesi di Barolo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis Barolo is a meditation wine but also an ideal companion for important and structured dishes. The most classic pairings enhance its strong character and elegance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised or stewed red meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame such as wild boar or deer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses, such as Castelmagno or Parmigiano Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Piedmontese dishes, such as risotto al Barolo or braised beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nServed at around 18°C, it best reveals all its aromatic nuances.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and aging: how to store Barolo Riserva DOCG 2016 - Marchesi di Barolo wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo Riserva DOCG 2016 - Marchesi di Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wine of extraordinary longevity, capable of evolving in the bottle for over twenty years. To store it at its best, it is important to follow some simple rules:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore it in a cool, dark place, with a constant temperature between 12 and 16°C;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain humidity around 70% to prevent the cork from drying out;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore bottles horizontally to keep the cork always in contact with the wine;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid vibrations and sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nIf properly stored, this Barolo continues to evolve, offering more complex aromas and an increasingly harmonious structure year after year: a sensory and valuable investment over time.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marchesi di Barolo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52414421958995,"sku":"B06-M006-2016-05","price":81.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2603\/6307\/files\/barolo-riserva-docg-2016-marchesi-di-barolo.jpg?v=1764407318","url":"https:\/\/www.astemyo.com\/en\/products\/barolo-riserva-docg-2016-marchesi-di-barolo","provider":"Astemyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}