# Sarmassa (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).

- **Producer:** Marchesi di Barolo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Sarmassa
- **Production area:** Barolo commune
- **Vinification:** Vinified separately, aged in a combination of large Slavonian oak and French barriques before assemblage.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve at 18-20°C
- **Storage:** Substantial ageing potential; store lying down, in the dark, at a constant temperature.
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06



## Summary

Sarmassa, 6.5 hectares on a steep south-east-facing slope of stony, calcareous soil, is the estate's most structured single-vineyard Barolo.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby with garnet reflections; a rich, enveloping bouquet of ripe cherry, dark plum and red rose, with black pepper and cinnamon. Robust structure with firm tannins pointing to serious ageing potential.