Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga Vintage:2019

Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga Vintage:2019A renowned Barbaresco from the 12ha Martinenga vineyard a monopole owned by Marchesi di Grsy since 1797, and one of the zone's most prized vineyard sites. Fine, gently floral nose with wild cherry and redcurrant fruit. Spicy and lifted with notes of dried herbs. More sour cherry fruit on the palate, which combines richness and structure with complex layers of balsamic, toasty notes, dried fruits and liquorice. Fresh acidity gives balance, and the

complex secondary aromas all underpinned with tight tannins

and his reputation continues to grow

Temperature controlled vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks

When he died in 1904 Eugene Mercier had achieved his life's ambition

Their vineyards sit high in the Sierra Yerga mountains in the prestigious region surrounding Quel - and defy misconceptions that Rioja Baja is one of the lesser sub-regions within Rioja

He was determined to produce wine that embodied the region

The cask-aged wines act as spices to the blend

Under the winery

somewhere between white

fruit-driven & medium bodied wine

roasts and game

respecting the original recipe