- There are just two cantinas that produce estate-bottled wine from the 6-hectare Marenca cru: Luigi Pira and Gaja. Pira has the largest holding in this cru with 2.2 hectares
- Nebbiolo from vines planted in 1990 at 350 meters above sea level
- Calcareous clay soils with a south-southwest exposure
- Fermentation and maceration for 12-15 days in stainless steel
- Aging for 24 months in a combination of small barrels and large cask, plus one year in bottle before release
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-LUP-22-20 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2024-05-16
"Bright ruby color with a nose of fresh roses, violets, pomegranate and light spiciness. The palate is focused on crunchiness, with a medium body, firm tannins soaked with blood oranges, refreshing acidity and a quite sticky finish. Try from 2030."