A classy Nebbiolo-Barbera blend from the outstanding Marchesi di Gresy estate. Villa Martis was the name of the first Roman settlement in the area, at Martinenga.
Production
The grapes are sourced from south facing vineyards situated in the Barbaresco village. The vineyards have clay calcereous soils and are at an altitude of 250 metres above sea level. Planting density falls between 3500 to 5000 vines per hectare and the vines are trained using the Guyot system. Grapes are hand harvested in early to mid October. Manual bunch selection followed by de-stemming and crushing. Inoculated fermentation in stainless steel vats with regular pumping over and occasional delastage. Fermentation temperatures no more than 30 degrees C. Vinification on the skins using floating cap method ensures maximum extraction without losing the elegance of the two grape varieties. The process lasts for 8-10 days and is followed by pressing and natural malolactic fermentation in a warmed environment. The wine is aged in oak for up to 18 months in a combination of French barriques and Slavonian oak casks.
Marchesi di Grésy Villa Martis Langhe Rosso 2020 (6 bottles case)
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Tasting notes
Upfront and perfumed with notes of ripe bramble, wild plum and tobacco. On the palate layers of juicy red berry fruit characters mingle with floral notes, cedar and spice. Firm tannins are balanced by tangy cherry acidity to give a long and complex finish.
Food match
Serve with meat stews, roast lamb dishes or hard cheese.
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 60%, BARBERA 40%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
MATTEO SASSO
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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.
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