Marchesi di Barolo : Riserva 1998

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Barolo Riserva 1998 from Marchesi di Barolo

Tasting

Color
Bright, the color is adorned with a garnet red hue, illuminated by delicate ruby reflections that testify to its beautiful evolution.

Nose
The bouquet reveals great complexity, offering floral notes of rose and wild violet. Spicy aromas of vanilla, tobacco, and licorice enrich this aromatic profile, complemented by a subtle touch of blackberry jam.

Palate
On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and generous. The tannins, both soft and velvety, provide a remarkable structure while preserving an elegance characteristic of great Barolo. The persistent finish reveals all the richness of this exceptional vintage.

Food and wine pairings

This Barolo Riserva 1998 perfectly accompanies characterful dishes such as simmered red meats, game, or mature cheeses. Its structure and complexity also make it an ideal companion for Alba white truffle and traditional Piedmontese dishes.

Service and aging

To fully appreciate this Barolo Riserva 1998, a decantation of one hour is recommended to release all its aromas. Serve it between 16 and 18°C in a large glass.

An exceptional Barolo Riserva 1998, emblem of Piedmontese nobility

The property

Founded in the early 19th century by the Falletti family, Marchesi di Barolo is a pillar of Piedmontese viticulture. Located in the Piedmont region, the estate extends over 120 hectares, notably in Barolo and La Morra, with marl-limestone soils. Today led by the Abbona family, the estate combines tradition and innovation, using ancestral and sustainable winemaking methods. Unique for its royal heritage and historic cellars, Marchesi di Barolo embodies Italian viticultural excellence.

The vineyard

This Riserva 1998 is made exclusively from vines located in the municipality of Barolo. The soils, particularly rich in clay and limestone, present a distinctive visual characteristic with their whitish appearance. This unique geological composition gives the grapes and the resulting wine a complex structure and a remarkable aging potential, essential elements for a great Barolo.

The vintage

The 1998 vintage stands out for its excellent climatic conditions that allowed for an earlier than average harvest. These favorable conditions gave birth to full-bodied and expressive wines, with a higher than average aging capacity. The exceptional climatic characteristics of this year have contributed to classifying 1998 among the great vintages of the Barolo appellation.

Vinification and aging

For this Barolo Riserva 1998, the grapes were destemmed and gently pressed before undergoing spontaneous fermentation at a controlled temperature between 30 and 32°C. After ten days, racking then natural malolactic fermentation, before the wine was transferred to large traditional barrels for its maturation.

Blend

Nebbiolo