# Sancarlo (Agricola Gian Piero Marrone)

> Red, Langhe DOC by [Agricola Gian Piero Marrone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marrone.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/agricola-gian-piero-marrone-sancarlo).

- **Producer:** Agricola Gian Piero Marrone
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 70%, Barbera 20%, Dolcetto 10%
- **Soil:** Recent geological formation: mainly calcareous surface soil with a high share of quartz sand and very fine limestone, alternating with compact layers of grey sandstone
- **Exposure:** South-east, 350 to 400 m a.s.l.
- **Harvest:** Manual: Dolcetto beginning of September, Barbera end of September, Nebbiolo mid-October
- **Vineyard planting:** Average planting year 1965 to 1975, traditional Guyot
- **Vinification:** Selection of the best grapes in the vineyard; each variety harvested when fully ripe and vinified separately, with malolactic fermentation in second- and third-passage barriques. Batonnage on fine lees for 20 months. Blended after careful tasting.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto blend dedicated to Carlo Marrone, the wine Gian Piero says he identifies with most.

## Tasting notes

Nebbiolo brings structure and intensity, Barbera and Dolcetto bring freshness and fruity notes. Balanced after long ageing in wooden barrels and rest in the bottle.

## Food pairings

First courses with meat sauce, game and grilled meat; also an ideal meditation wine.