Marchesi di Gresy Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2022
(Piedmont, Italy) - [WE 91] [WS 91]
Regular price $27.00 Sale price $21.99 Save $5.01
About the Winemaker:
Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy (often simply referred to as Marchesi di Grésy) is a well-regarded wine producer located just east of Alba, in Piedmont, northwestern Italy. Its central winery is based in Martinenga, in the heart of the Barbaresco winemaking region, and it is most famous for its wines made under the Barbaresco DOCG. The estate has been in the possession of the di Grésy family since 1797, and began producing wines in 1973.
The estate boasts four key vineyards from Langhe to Monferrato: Martinenga in Barbaresco, Monte Aribaldo in Treiso and La Serra and Monte Colombo in Cassine.
The 24-hectare (59-acre) Martinenga vineyard yields three different Barbaresco wines from different parts of the vineyard: Martinenga, Camp Gros Martinenga and Gaiun Martinenga. Approximately half of the vineyard is planted to Nebbiolo, with the remainder planted to Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Barbera and Cabernet Saugignon.
The Monte Aribaldo vineyard covers 10 hectares (25 acres) of land and is planted with Dolcetto, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. La Serra in the Monferrato region is planted with 11 hectares (27 acres) of Moscato and Barbera to make Moscato d'Asti and Barbera d'Asti wines.
The small Monte Colombo vineyard is planted with a combination of Merlot and Barbera d'Asti. In 1982, the estate expanded its output further to include a series of six grappas.
About the Wine:
Located in La Serra estate in the commune of Cassine (Alessandria province). Southern exposure at an average altitude of 240m a.s.l.
Temperature controlled maceration with regular pump-overs. Skin contact lasts around 10 days aiming to achieve an optimum extraction of color, flavors, and tannins. Fermentation in stainless still tanks and completion of malolactic fermentation. Aged in wood for 5 months, partially aged in barriques of 225 lt (French Allier) of second/third "fill" and the remaining in Slovanian oak casks of 25hl.
Ratings and Reviews:
91 Points - Wine Spectator
"A bright, high-pitched red, featuring kirsch, raspberry and floral aromas and flavors. Firm yet balanced, picking up flashes of mineral as this builds to the lingering finish. Drink now through 2027. 2,278 cases made, 1,600 cases imported." - February 12, 2024, Bruce Sanderson
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast