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Marchesi Di Barolo Barolo Sarmassa 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
JS
95
DC
93
VM
92
WE
92
WS
92
WA
91
WNR
90
Additional vintages
JS
95
Rated 95 by James Suckling
Currants, brambleberries, lavender, dried mushrooms, bitter chocolate, tea leaves and cedar on the nose. Medium-bodied with precise, firm and tight tannins. Delicious dark-tea, cocoa and stone character. A joy to taste already, but better from 2024. ... More details
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Marchesi Di Barolo Barolo Sarmassa 2018 750ml

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Professional Ratings
JS
95
DC
93
VM
92
WE
92
WS
92
WA
91
WNR
90
JS
95
Rated 95 by James Suckling
Currants, brambleberries, lavender, dried mushrooms, bitter chocolate, tea leaves and cedar on the nose. Medium-bodied with precise, firm and tight tannins. Delicious dark-tea, cocoa and stone character. A joy to taste already, but better from 2024.
DC
93
Rated 93 by Decanter
Southeast-facing Sarmassa in Barolo is situated on stony clay and limestone soils, which naturally limits the vigour of the vines. Concentrated and sticky black fruits with a red fruit streak combine with balsamic overtones, touches of black tea and chocolate, and big, grippy tannins for a powerfully structured rendition of Nebbiolo.
VM
92
Rated 92 by Vinous Media
The 2018 Barolo Sarmassa offers tons of immediacy in its succulent red fruit, blood orange, mint and spice notes. Plush and silky, with terrific depth, the 2018 will be easy to drink and enjoy right out of the gate.
WE
92
Rated 92 by Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of dark-skinned fruit, cedar and culinary spice lead the way. The taut palate offers black plum, vanilla and licorice alongside polished tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2023–2030.
WS
92
Rated 92 by Wine Spectator
This red is not only expressive, exuding cherry, raspberry, mineral, earth and mint flavors, but it's also silky and succulent. Reveals refined tannins and bright acidity, which lend support as this glides to a long aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2040. 3,300 cases made, 500 cases imported.
WA
91
Rated 91 by Wine Advocate
Certainly more austere and structured compared to some of the other new releases from Marchesi di Barolo, the 2018 Barolo Sarmassa is nicely tweaked by basic aging and barrel time. You get a dark quality of fruit with plum and blackberry, and there is integrated spice and smoke as well from the barrel aging. The wine goes into French oak for nine months and follows in Slavonian casks for an additional 12 months. The oak tannins are on the dry side as a result. Some 15,000 bottles were made (and will be released next year).
WNR
90
Rated 90 by Winery
Rated 90 - The 2018 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Sarmassa is similar on the nose to the 2017 Sarmassa though the 2018 is a little brighter with slightly more fresh earth, strawberry and cream aromas. On the palate it has attractive mouthwatering, juicy, acidity adding some freshness and brightness. It has nicely rounded, gentle tannins and enjoyable, juicy red fruits. An approachable and enjoyable style. The Sarmassa vineyard is south-east facing, north of the Cannubi vineyard with a silt-clay soil. Drink now or within one year. It will last 15 plus years. - The Wine Independent
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
Additional vintages
Overview
Currants, brambleberries, lavender, dried mushrooms, bitter chocolate, tea leaves and cedar on the nose. Medium-bodied with precise, firm and tight tannins. Delicious dark-tea, cocoa and stone character. A joy to taste already, but better from 2024.
green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is not necessarily a particularly easy grape to cultivate. Indeed, its very late ripening time often means that yield is very low, and they are also quite susceptible to various diseases and forms of rot. However, in their native Italy and in many other countries around the world, wineries persevere with this varietal due to the fact that few other grapes can produce wines as wonderful, complex and flavorful as those made with the Nebbiolo grape. These grapes offer a beautifully pale red juice, packed full of intense flavors such as truffle, violet and prune, making them a real treat for serious wine drinkers looking for a sensory experience not to be forgotten. They are also renowned for their affinity for aging, which allows their strong tannins to mellow and compliment their stunning flavor.
barrel

Region: Piedmont

n Italy, the region most closely associated with excellent quality red wines and characterful sparkling wines is Piedmont. This alpine region is located in the north-west of the country, and features beautiful foothills of the impressive mountain range which forms the nearby border between Italy, France and Switzerland. Wineries in Piedmont work with the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive in the warm, dry summers and cooler autumns, as well as the beautifully expressive Moscato grapes which are used for the sparkling Asti wines the region is famed for. For generations, these wineries have perfected the art of aging their red wines, and blending grape varietals to get the most out of each one, leading to a region known all over the world for the exceptional quality of its produce.
fields

Country: Italy

It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.
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Nebbiolo is not necessarily a particularly easy grape to cultivate. Indeed, its very late ripening time often means that yield is very low, and they are also quite susceptible to various diseases and forms of rot. However, in their native Italy and in many other countries around the world, wineries persevere with this varietal due to the fact that few other grapes can produce wines as wonderful, complex and flavorful as those made with the Nebbiolo grape. These grapes offer a beautifully pale red juice, packed full of intense flavors such as truffle, violet and prune, making them a real treat for serious wine drinkers looking for a sensory experience not to be forgotten. They are also renowned for their affinity for aging, which allows their strong tannins to mellow and compliment their stunning flavor.
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Region: Piedmont

n Italy, the region most closely associated with excellent quality red wines and characterful sparkling wines is Piedmont. This alpine region is located in the north-west of the country, and features beautiful foothills of the impressive mountain range which forms the nearby border between Italy, France and Switzerland. Wineries in Piedmont work with the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive in the warm, dry summers and cooler autumns, as well as the beautifully expressive Moscato grapes which are used for the sparkling Asti wines the region is famed for. For generations, these wineries have perfected the art of aging their red wines, and blending grape varietals to get the most out of each one, leading to a region known all over the world for the exceptional quality of its produce.
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It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.