There is no better way to understand the style of a producer, test the characteristics of different terroir of a wine or appreciate the subtleties of a vintage than a horizontal tasting.

Here we go for this 82 Barolo Night horizontal from six of one of the larger Barolo producers who have incorporated what they consider the best of both styles (traditional vs. modern) in their Barolos -- Marchesi di Barolo. ~~~

Wine List

2008 Umani Ronchi Verdicchio Castelli Jesi DOC Classico Superiore Casal di Serra, Marche

Grape variety: 100% Verdicchio

2007 Pico Maccario Monferrato Bianco DOC Estrosa, Piemonte

Grape variety: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Favorita

1982 Marchesi di Barolo, Barolo Brunate

1982 Marchesi di Barolo, Barolo Cannubi

1982 Marchesi di Barolo, Barolo Coste di Rose

1982 Marchesi di Barolo, Barolo Riserva

1982 Marchesi di Barolo, Barolo Vigna Sarmassa

1982 Marchesi di Barolo, Barolo Vigna Valletta

1981 Ruster Beerenauslese, Austria

2008 Umani Ronchi Verdicchio Castelli Jesi DOC

Classico Superiore Casal di Serra, Marche

Grape variety: 100% Verdicchio

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2007 Pico Maccario Monferrato Bianco DOC Estrosa, Piemonte

Grapes blend: Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc & Favorita

Pico Maccario is located on the hills of Mombaruzzo, Piemonte. The estate covers 70 hectares of vineyards in a single plot, the largest in Piemonte. 80% of the vineyard is dedicated to Barbera varietal.

Colour: Straw yellow with light golden garnets

Aroma: Intense with a remarkable delicacy and a pleasant flowered note.

Lively apple flavours with a lingering finish.

The name “Estrosa” comes from latin Rosa Est and reminds the symbol of the winery and the location of Monferrato, eastern side of Piemonte.

Marchesi di Barolo ~

One of the larger Barolo producers who have incorporated what they consider the best of both styles (Traditional vs. Modern) in their Barolos.

The Cellars of Marchesi di Barolo are located in the village of Barolo, overlooking the castle of the Marquis Falletti.

1982 – Exceptional vintage ~ drinking well now.

A rich wine with a big and complex structure.

Noble aromas that was full and persistent in perfect harmony with complex, velvety and elegant flavors. Undoubtedly a vintage of outstanding longevity.

Sarmassa, Valletta and Riserva were the Top of their production at that time.

No more production from Valletta & Brunate nowadays.