# Marchese Leopoldo (Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta)

> Red, Piemonte Pinot Nero DOC by [Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marchesi-incisa-della-rocchetta.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marchesi-incisa-della-rocchetta-marchese-leopoldo).

- **Producer:** Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte Pinot Nero DOC
- **Grape:** Pinot Nero 100%
- **Production area:** Single vineyard on the Sant'Emiliano hill, natural park of Rocchetta Tanaro
- **Soil:** Prehistoric sea beds rich in sand, clay and minerals
- **Exposure:** Hill of Sant'Emiliano, noted for its ideal exposure; vines planted at the foot of the hill for a cooler climate
- **Harvest:** End of September
- **Vineyard planting:** 1.2 ha; average yield 0.8-1 kg per vine (4,000 kg/ha)
- **Vinification:** Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel with maceration up to 10 days; malolactic fermentation in French barriques (up to 20% new); up to 14 months in barrel, then 6 months in bottle
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 °C
- **Storage:** Keep bottles at a constant temperature, ideally 15 °C, lying down. Improves in bottle, peaks about 2 years after bottling and keeps for at least 10 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Pinot Nero named after Marchese Leopoldo, grown in the vineyard where he first planted the variety in Piemonte, aged in barriques for up to 14 months.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red. Typical varietal nose with red berries, ripe cherry, spices and sweet tobacco. Very well balanced and structured, with freshness and spiciness.

## Food pairings

Poultry, fish, shellfish and medium-seasoned cheeses