Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Coste di Rose 2019

Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Coste di Rose 2019 is a single-vineyard Barolo that beautifully captures the elegance and power of Nebbiolo from one of Piemonte’s most historic houses. Sourced from the Coste di Rose cru, it offers a richly layered expression of fruit, spice and minerality wrapped in a refined tannic frame. This bottling stands out for its balance of intensity and finesse, and for its ability to evolve gracefully over time, making it both cellar‑worthy and immediately compelling for Barolo lovers.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2019 Coste di Rose shows a classic Barolo hue: a luminous garnet with brick‑tinged edges, hinting at both youth and future development. On the nose it’s rich and expressive, opening with ripe dark berries, black and morello cherries and plum, followed by deeper notes of licorice, resin, graphite and freshly cracked black pepper. Subtle hints of dried rose petals, underbrush and spice emerge with air, adding layered complexity. The palate is warm and full yet impeccably poised, with a rounded, savory core framed by an elegant but powerful tannin structure. Dark cherry and plum fruit are underscored by earthy, mineral tones and a fine, almost salty edge that keeps the wine vibrant. The tannins are firm and finely grained, giving the wine real backbone without harshness, and the finish is long, persistent and radiant. While already approachable with proper aeration, this 2019 vintage has excellent aging potential: it will continue to gain complexity and silkier texture over the next 10–20 years, and likely beyond in optimal cellaring conditions.

Production
Coste di Rose is a prized Barolo cru characterized by sandy, calcareous soils and sun‑drenched slopes near the village of Barolo, yielding Nebbiolo with aromatic lift and refined structure. Grapes are typically harvested by hand to ensure careful selection of perfectly ripe clusters, often in early to mid‑October, when Nebbiolo reaches full phenolic maturity. After gentle crushing and destemming, fermentation takes place on the skins to extract color, tannin and aroma, followed by an extended maceration to build structure. The wine is then aged in oak—traditionally a mix of larger Slavonian casks and/or well‑chosen barrels—to allow the tannins to integrate and the tertiary notes of spice, licorice and resin to develop, before further refinement in bottle prior to release.

Food & Serving
This Barolo is a natural match for rich, savory dishes such as braised beef, osso buco, lamb shanks, game birds and slow‑cooked stews, as well as truffle‑infused risotto, wild mushroom dishes and aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino. Serve at 16–18°C to showcase its aromatic complexity and structure. Decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended in its youth to soften the tannins and open up the nose; older bottles can be decanted more gently, or simply poured carefully from the bottle to preserve their delicate, evolved aromas.

Producer
Marchesi di Barolo is one of Piemonte’s most historic and influential wineries, with roots dating back to the early 19th century in the village of Barolo itself. Often credited, along with a handful of noble families, with shaping the style and reputation of Barolo as a world‑class ageworthy red, the estate has long championed meticulous vineyard work and traditional yet carefully updated cellar practices. Today, Marchesi di Barolo manages and sources fruit from some of the region’s most renowned crus, including Coste di Rose, producing wines that honor classic Barolo typicity while remaining accessible to modern wine drinkers. Their enduring presence and consistent quality have helped cement Barolo’s status as the “King of Wines and Wine of Kings.”

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