Pichemej Barolo DOCG - Gian Piero Marrone

The Pichemej Barolo by Gian Piero Marrone from Piedmont reveals a dense, ruby red color when the glass is swirled. If you tilt the glass slightly, you can see a transition of the wine's color towards garnet red at the edges of this barrel-aged wine. If you give it a little air by swirling, this red wine reveals a high density and fullness, which can be seen in church windows at the edge of the glass. In the glass, this red wine from Gian Piero Marrone reveals aromas of plums, damsons, morello cherries, blueberries and blackberries, complemented by toasted barrique, oak and cigar box. The Gian Piero Marrone Pichemej Barolo is wonderfully dry for wine enthusiasts. This red wine is never coarse or austere, but round and smooth. The texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully dense on the palate. The Pichemej Barolo is wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate thanks to its present fruit acidity. The finish of this mature red wine from the wine-growing region of Piedmont, more precisely from Barolo DOCG, ultimately delights with its exceptional finish.

Vinification of Pichemej Barolo by Gian Piero Marrone

This powerful red wine from Italy is made from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The Pichemej Barolo is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Italian wine exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underlines the success of wines from the Old World. After the grape harvest, the grapes are quickly transported to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in large wooden vats at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by maturation for several months in oak barrels. Once the wine is finished, the Pichemej Barolo is carefully harmonized.

Dining recommendations for the Pichemej Barolo by Gian Piero Marrone

This Italian wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to Thai cucumber salad, red onions stuffed with couscous and apricots or lemon-chilli chicken with bulgur.

Awards for the Pichemej Barolo from Gian Piero Marrone

In addition to an iconic wine reputation, this red wine from Gian Piero Marrone can also boast awards. In detail, these are for the 2016 vintage

• JG 2016

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