Red

Albarossa

By Marenco, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Marenco Albarossa

A Piemonte DOC Albarossa, a Barbera x Chatus cross first bred to unite the two varieties, from vines Marenco planted on a Strevi hilltop in 2001, among the first Albarossa plantings in Piedmont.

Tasting notes

Deep ruby red leaning to garnet. Intense, enveloping, complex bouquet led by fruit, with nutmeg and other spice notes. Full, structured, persistent and harmonious on the palate.

Pairs well with

Cured meats, boiled meats, roasts, aged cheeses; suited to red meat, liver or offal cooked with herbs. Also pairs surprisingly well with braised, fried or grilled fish.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Albarossa
Grape
Albarossa 100%
Production area
Strevi and Cassine
Exposure
Well-exposed vineyard site
Vineyard planting
One of the first Albarossa vineyards in Piedmont, planted on a hilltop above Strevi in 2001 by winemaker Patrizia Marenco.
Vinification
Grapes hand-picked into small crates, fermented in small stainless-steel vessels, then aged in 225 and 1500-litre oak barrels for at least 18 months before bottling. Alcohol 14% vol.
Serving temperature
Serve in large glasses at 18°C.
Storage
Store the bottle lying down, in the dark, in a cool place; let it rest a few minutes after opening. Ages well for over 10 years.

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