Langhe Rosso is a great opportunity to enjoy early drinking and authentic Piedmontese red wines at an affordable price. This particular example, a blend of Barbera (70%) and Nebbiolo (30%) offers plenty in the value for money stakes. At a mere $22 it is a veritable bargain given its quality and place of origin.
On opening, the wine shows plenty of brassy up-front fruit in the cherry/damson realm. With time, it becomes more savoury and appealing. This wine is no Conterno Barolo ‘Bussia’ but it delivers plenty of authentic Piedmontese character for the price.
2013 MARETTI LANGHE ROSSO
Producer: Maretti
Variety: Barbera (Barbera 70%, Nebbiolo 30%)
Vintage: 2013
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $22.00
Date tasted: 20 December 2014
Tasting Note:
Bright garnet. Open nose of cherry/damson, marzipan, tar, liquorice. Medium bodied, dry and savoury (becoming more so with air). Sour cherry and pomegranate. Drying finish with chalky tannins. Excellent value.
Score: 16.5/20
On opening, the wine shows plenty of brassy up-front fruit in the cherry/damson realm. With time, it becomes more savoury and appealing. This wine is no Conterno Barolo ‘Bussia’ but it delivers plenty of authentic Piedmontese character for the price.
2013 MARETTI LANGHE ROSSOProducer: Maretti
Variety: Barbera (Barbera 70%, Nebbiolo 30%)
Vintage: 2013
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $22.00
Date tasted: 20 December 2014
Tasting Note:
Bright garnet. Open nose of cherry/damson, marzipan, tar, liquorice. Medium bodied, dry and savoury (becoming more so with air). Sour cherry and pomegranate. Drying finish with chalky tannins. Excellent value.
Score: 16.5/20
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