MARCHESI DI BAROLO DOCG 2016 RISERVA DELLA CASA

Our top Barolo, the Marchesi di Barolo Riserva della Casa 2016 has just been recognised in the World's Best Sommeliers' Selection:

After being awarded a stunning 97 points by James Suckling (Italian Wine expert and critic) here is a summary of what the WBSS said:

"Only made in exceptional vintages, the grapes that went into Marchesi di Barolo Risvera 2016 were meticulously selected. Aged in a combination of wood and concrete, including four years in Slavonian oak, it's released eight years after the harvest and is a wine of considerable structure and finesse that's best enjoyed with beef.

Marchesi di Barolo's historical cellars and deep ties to Barolo's heritage are reflected in this Riserva – an archetype of traditional winemaking and a benchmark for the longevity and nobility of Nebbiolo from the 2016 vintage.

Tasting notes: a classic style of Barolo from one of the great families in the region, with 10 years on the clock this wine is hitting its drinking window with a rich nose of candied fruit and cherry jam evolving into tertiary flavours of caramelised onion, date, and coffee. On the palate there's a lovely freshness, a hint of wet stone, high acid, firm yet supple tannins, and a beautiful balance between the fruit, texture and body.

Food Pairings: a wine of this heft can stand up to rich meat dishes. Try it with a ribeye steak, braised beef cheek in a creamy mushroom sauce, or beef goulash."

ABV 14%

£72.50