The Luigi Pira 2017 Barolo Marenca reveals a bright note of sweet cherry or redcurrant that pops first from the bouquet. That pretty red fruit intensity is quickly followed by spice, earth, toasted hazelnut and candied orange peel. This is a graceful and smooth expression from a site in Serralunga d'Alba that is almost exclusively farmed by the Pira family, mostly replanted in 1990 and is said to be noted for its powerful Barolo.

Rich and dense, this red evokes plum, tar, tobacco and earth flavors, backed by dusty tannins. Compact and rustic. Drink now through 2036. 600 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add