A benchmark example of young unoaked Nebbiolo from the famous Martinenga vineyard. Purity and freshness, true Nebbiolo character in an approachable style.
Production
Produced from 11 hectares of Nebbiolo grapes, cultivated on di Gresy's Martinenga estate in the Barbaresco village. The vineyards have a south westerly aspect and are at an altitude of 280 metres above sea level. The soil is calcereous with a small percentage of sand. Vines are trained using the Guyot system and planting density falls between 3,000 to 4,500 vines per hectare. Short cane pruning is carried out in winter, followed by bud control in spring. Summer sees shoot thinning, leaf plucking and green harvesting when necessary. Grapes are hand harvested in early October and the ideal yearly yield is no more than 6.5 tons per hectare. Grapes are destemmed and crushed before maceration on skins (submerged cap) for 6 to 7 days at a controlled temperature of 27 to 29 degrees C. Alcoholic fermentation is followed by pressing and malolactic fermentation in a temperature controlled environment. The wine remains in stainless steel until it is bottled in early spring.
Marchesi di Grésy Nebbiolo Martinenga 2021 (6 bottles case)
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Tasting notes
Vibrant aromas of strawberry, redcurrants and rose petals combine with warm spicy notes. Crushed wild berry fruit on the palate with fresh acidity, smoky notes and fine tannins all combine to create this classic youthful style of Nebbiolo.
Food match
Ideal with roast lamb and robust meat stews.
Info
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ABV
13.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
PIEMONTE, ITALY
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GRAPE
NEBBIOLO 100%
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
MATTEO SASSO AND PIERO BALLARIO
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APPELLATION
DOC LANGHE
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Marchesi di Grésy has long been recognised as one of Piemonte's top producers.
With four separate estates across Langhe and Monferrato - home of Piemonte's greatest wines -Marchesi di Grésy has 45 hectares of vineyards, with 11 ha dedicated to the production of Nebbiolo for its flagship Barbarescos, Martinenga Camp Gros and Martinenga Gaiun.
The Martinenga vineyard is considered by many to be the best single vineyard in Barbaresco. This breathtaking natural amphitheatre surrounding the winery has been exclusively owned by the di Grésy family since 1797. It is here that grapes from each of the estates are taken to be vinified.
Alberto di Grésy owns and manages the estate. In 1973 he began production of wines under the di Grésy name - vinifying their own estate grapes rather than selling to other local producers as in the past. His philosophy is simple but effective; to produce wines using the best available technology that respect tradition and promote the character and personality of the terrain and grape variety.