- There are just two cantinas that produce estate-bottled wine from the 6-hectare Marenca cru: Luigi Pira and Gaja. Pira has the largest holding in this cru with 2.2 hectares
- Nebbiolo from vines planted in 1990 at 350 meters above sea level
- Calcareous clay soils with a south-southwest exposure
- Fermentation and maceration for 12-15 days in stainless steel
- Aging for 24 months in a combination of small barrels and large cask, plus one year in bottle before release
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-LUP-22-20 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2024-05-16
"Bright ruby color with a nose of fresh roses, violets, pomegranate and light spiciness. The palate is focused on crunchiness, with a medium body, firm tannins soaked with blood oranges, refreshing acidity and a quite sticky finish. Try from 2030."
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2025-04-30
"Cherry, plum and earth flavors are the main themes in this fluid red. Tightly wound, refined tannins lend support, and overall this is balanced and defined on the finish. Best from 2027 through 2042. 600 cases made, 200 cases imported."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2019
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2023-11-03
"The 2019 Barolo Marenca is superb. Rich, ample and explosive, with tremendous depth, the 2019 has so much to offer. A rush of dark red-toned fruit, lavender, spice, iron and dried flowers saturates the palate. Bright acids and firm Serralunga tannins wrap it all together. The 2019 is exceptional."
2019
Decanter
Score
95
Date
2023-03-23
"Bright ruby in the glass, Pira's Marenca 2019 shows a bright definition of liquorice stick with vibrant violet and a bergamot-like citrus note. The attack is elegant, refreshing and savoury, but then the palate is dominated by firm, grainy tannins with a dusty yet sweet finish. A greatly powerful wine which deserves attention for its ageing ability."
2019
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
95
Date
2023-05-04
"A bit more reserved now, the 2019 Barolo Marenca is ripe with kirsch, tobacco, leather, and anise and is a more meditative wine that will need time to unfurl. It takes on even more power and structure on the palate, with ripe muscular tannins and ample fruit throughout. Full-bodied, with notes of ripe cherry, tea leaf, and turned earth, this one demands time. Drink 2026-2046."
2019
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2023-10-11
"A stylish red graced by pretty cherry, currant and wild strawberry fruit, with accents of mineral, aniseed and rose. Lively and taut, with well-wrought tannins on the lingering finish. Best from 2026 through 2045. ‡B.S."
2019
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2023-07-28
"Aromas of rose stem and fresh herbs. Plums, too. Medium to full body. Chewy and polished tannins and a savory finish. A little rustic but should come out nicely in three or four years."
2018
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2023-01-10
2018
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2022-10-05
2017
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2021-06-01
2017
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2022-01-01
2017
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2021-06-17
2017
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2022-02-04
2017
Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date
2022-04-01