- 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
Vinous
Score
97
Date
2025-09-30
"The 2021 Barolo Marenca marries Serralunga power with a deep, resonant core of fruit. Ripe red cherry, blood orange, mint, cedar and pipe tobacco infuse the mid-palate with striking textural resonance. The Marenca is a rich, heady wine, but it is not overdone in any way. Fabulous."
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2021-06-01
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2025-04-25
"An intense and expressive wine with aromas of dried oranges, potpourri, bergamot and dried cherries. The attack is soft and supple, with lush fruit, a full body, refreshing acidity and well-packed tannins. Dusty on the finish. Drink or hold."
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2025-09-24
"A perfumed style, featuring rose, cherry, strawberry, tar and mineral aromas and flavors, this Barolo is both graceful and firmly structured. The dense, dusty tannins leave a solid grip on the finish, with a vein of red fruit peeking through. Best from 2030 through 2048."B.S."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2022-01-01
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2021-06-17
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2022-02-04
Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date
2022-04-01