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Marchesi Di Barolo Barolo Del Comune Di Barolo 2016 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
WA
91
VM
91
WE
91
Additional vintages
WA
91
Rated 91 by Wine Advocate
As its name suggests, this wine is made exclusively from fruit from the comune, or village, of Barolo. The Marchesi di Barolo 2016 Barolo del Comune di Barolo shows more focus and linearity compared to the Barolo Tradizione from the same vintage. That direct approach is really what we are looking for in the classic wines of 2016. Wild berry, licorice and tar emerge from the bouquet. Production is a solid 35,000 bottles. ... More details
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Marchesi Di Barolo Barolo Del Comune Di Barolo 2016 750ml

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Professional Ratings
WA
91
VM
91
WE
91
WA
91
Rated 91 by Wine Advocate
As its name suggests, this wine is made exclusively from fruit from the comune, or village, of Barolo. The Marchesi di Barolo 2016 Barolo del Comune di Barolo shows more focus and linearity compared to the Barolo Tradizione from the same vintage. That direct approach is really what we are looking for in the classic wines of 2016. Wild berry, licorice and tar emerge from the bouquet. Production is a solid 35,000 bottles.
VM
91
Rated 91 by Vinous Media
The 2016 Barolo del Comune di Barolo is beautifully layered in the glass. Impeccable in its balance, the 2016 opens gracefully, showing soft contours, bright floral notes and expressive red berry fruit. The 2016 is a very pretty, mid-tier Barolo that is sure to find many admirers. It is also one of the best wines I have tasted from Marchesi di Barolo.
WE
91
Rated 91 by Wine Enthusiast
Black-skinned berry, menthol and exotic spice aromas meld with whiffs of toasted hazelnut. On the firm palate, fine-grained tannins accompany dried black cherry, tobacco and licorice before a drying finish. Drink 2023–2028.
Winery
Deep ruby red with orange highlights. An intense rose bouquet with scents of liquorice and spice. Full bodied, austere, yet elegant. A pleasant “goudron” becomes noticeably apparent after 7-8 years of aging. Rich, dry and deep in flavor, Barolo is an excellent accompaniment to red meats and spicy cheeses.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
Additional vintages
Overview
The 2016 Barolo del Comune di Barolo is beautifully layered in the glass. Impeccable in its balance, the 2016 opens gracefully, showing soft contours, bright floral notes and expressive red berry fruit. The 2016 is a very pretty, mid-tier Barolo that is sure to find many admirers. It is also one of the best wines I have tasted from Marchesi di Barolo.
green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

The dusty purple grapes of the Nebbiolo variety are widely considered to be amongst the finest in the world, and hold many unique characteristics which have secured their place in wine making history. Indeed, almost all of the most respected and sought after red wines of Italy are made using this grape varietal, and it wasn't long before several New World wineries started experimenting with the fruit of this special vine, too. Nebbiolo grapes are renowned for their ability to age beautifully, with their strong and dense tannins mellowing out and becoming more balanced inside the oak. Alongside this, they hold some of the most complex and exciting flavors to be found in any grape, which range from gorgeous notes of black truffle, to aromatic violets and tobacco tones.
barrel

Region: Piedmont

The beautiful region of Piedmont in the north west of Italy is responsible for producing many of Europe's finest red wines. Famous appellations such as Barolo and Barbaresco are the envy of wine-makers all over the world, and attract plenty of tourism as a result of their traditional techniques and the stunning setting they lie in. The region has a similar summer climate to nearby French regions such as Bordeaux, but the rest of their year is considerably colder, and far drier as a result of the rain shadow cast by the Alps. The wineries which cover much of Piedmont have, over many generations, mastered how to make the most of the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive here, and nowadays are beginning to experimenting with many imported varietals to increase the region's range and meet international demand.
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Country: Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
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Varietal: Nebbiolo

The dusty purple grapes of the Nebbiolo variety are widely considered to be amongst the finest in the world, and hold many unique characteristics which have secured their place in wine making history. Indeed, almost all of the most respected and sought after red wines of Italy are made using this grape varietal, and it wasn't long before several New World wineries started experimenting with the fruit of this special vine, too. Nebbiolo grapes are renowned for their ability to age beautifully, with their strong and dense tannins mellowing out and becoming more balanced inside the oak. Alongside this, they hold some of the most complex and exciting flavors to be found in any grape, which range from gorgeous notes of black truffle, to aromatic violets and tobacco tones.
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Region: Piedmont

The beautiful region of Piedmont in the north west of Italy is responsible for producing many of Europe's finest red wines. Famous appellations such as Barolo and Barbaresco are the envy of wine-makers all over the world, and attract plenty of tourism as a result of their traditional techniques and the stunning setting they lie in. The region has a similar summer climate to nearby French regions such as Bordeaux, but the rest of their year is considerably colder, and far drier as a result of the rain shadow cast by the Alps. The wineries which cover much of Piedmont have, over many generations, mastered how to make the most of the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive here, and nowadays are beginning to experimenting with many imported varietals to increase the region's range and meet international demand.
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There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.