Marchesi di Barolo : Riserva 1965

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Barolo Riserva 1965 from Marchesi di Barolo

Tasting

Color
This Barolo Riserva 1965 has a garnet color tending towards brick red, with delicate orange reflections testifying to its long maturation.

Nose
The bouquet opens with powerful notes of tobacco, leather, and truffle. A sharp touch of faded rose completes this aromatic profile of great richness.

Palate
Ample and generous, this wine reveals a full-bodied structure where the tannins, perfectly softened by time, offer a velvety texture. The substance is dense while maintaining remarkable elegance, a signature of great Barolo.

Food and wine pairings

This Barolo Riserva 1965 perfectly accompanies characterful dishes such as game, slow-cooked red meats, Piedmont white truffles, or even aged hard cheeses. Its structure and complexity also make it an exceptional meditation wine.

The structure and aromatic expression of a great Barolo wine

The property

Founded in the 19th century by the Falletti family, Marchesi di Barolo is a pillar of Piedmontese wine, creator of the famous Barolo. Located in the Langhe, a site classified by UNESCO, the house operates 120 hectares of vineyards on limestone-marl soils, ideal for nebbiolo. Since 1929, the Abbona family has perpetuated the tradition with ancestral methods while integrating measured innovations. Unique for its royal link and philanthropic commitment, it embodies the balance between tradition and modernity.

The vineyard

This Barolo Riserva 1965 comes exclusively from plots located in the municipality of Barolo. The terroir, characterized by soils rich in clay and limestone, locally called "White Lands", gives the wine a powerful structure and an abundance of tannins, guarantees of longevity. This unique geological combination contributes to the authentic expression of nebbiolo in this exceptional terroir.

The vintage

The year 1965 was marked by a cool and rainy spring, followed by a hot and sunny summer, then a mild and dry autumn. These contrasting climatic conditions allowed optimal maturation of the grapes, offering a perfect balance between concentration and freshness.

Vinification and aging

The grapes were hand-picked, destemmed, and gently pressed. Spontaneous fermentation took place with higher temperatures in the middle phase and lower towards the end. Post-fermentation maceration lasted for about two months, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation in the spring. Aging was carried out in large traditional barrels before bottling in 1972, with a cork replacement in 2004.

Blend

100% nebbiolo, an emblematic grape variety of Piedmont, recognized for its ability to produce exceptional aging wines, rich in tannins and complex aromas.