# Sarmassa 10 Years (Marchesi di Barolo)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Marchesi di Barolo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marchesi-di-barolo.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marchesi-di-barolo-sarmassa-10-years).

- **Producer:** Marchesi di Barolo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Sarmassa
- **Soil:** Marine sedimentary origin, typical stratified Sant'Agata marl (15% sand, 60% silt, 25% clay), Tortonian landform, created 10 million years ago. Young soil with medium amalgam texture, with low percentage of sand; chalky consistency (11% of active component) with high water retention and average fertility.
- **Exposure:** SE
- **Vineyard planting:** Altitude 270-285m above sea level, Guyot pruning system
- **Vinification:** Hand-picked, selected in the vineyard; destemmed and gently pressed. Fermentation at 24-26°C with repeated delestage and pumping over, 15-18 days of maceration. About two years of ageing: first year in small French oak casks, second year in large Slavonian oak casks, then at least 6 years in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Barolo DOCG from the Cru Storici range of Marchesi di Barolo, made from Nebbiolo 100%. 14% vol..

## Tasting notes

Deep garnet red color with elegant ruby nuances. The bouquet is intense, with distinct traces of wild rose, licorice, cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as delicate pine resin aromas. The taste is rich, elegant and full-bodied. The tannins, still present but tame, blend well with an important and persuasive structure. A unique experience that is worth a ten-year wait...

## Food pairings

It goes well with traditional egg pastas from the Langhe (tajarin and Angolotti del Plin), with roasts, boiled meats, braised meats and game. It is ideal for sipping alongside goat cheeses and hard ripened cheeses.