The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba Monte Aribaldo is fabulous. A burst of dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint and spice are all dialed up in this exuberant, fresh Dolcetto. Aging in steel keeps the flavors bright. This is beautifully done.
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Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy has been owned by the di Grésy family since 1797. The estate includes four properties located in Langhe and Monferrato, home to Piedmont’s greatest wines. Before the 1960s the estate operated like a traditional farm, producing livestock, vegetables and fruits - including grapes. At the time, the grapes were sold to the finest wine producers in the area, as was the tradition in the Langhe. In the early 1970s Alberto di Grésy realized the potential of his vineyards and decided that he had to vinify his own grapes.
In 1973 he produced his first vintage with the objective of transferring the class and character of the terroir, vineyards and varietal into the bottle, using the best available technology and respect for tradition. In 2013 Alberto’s son and daughter, Alessandro and Ludovica di Grésy began their adventure in the family’s winery working alongside their father. To this day, Marchesi di Grésy only vinifies grapes coming from their properties, 111 acres of vineyards divided among the Martinenga, Monte Aribaldo, La Serra and Monte Colombo estates.
Of exceptional note, the Martinenga vineyard is one of the Langhe’s finest and the largest single owned "monopole" in the region and has been owned by the di Grésy family since 1797. Martinenga is known for producing some of the finest cru-designated Barbareschi. It is planted with the Nebbiolo sub-varieties Lampia, Rosé and Michet, whose mix produce the most elegant Nebbiolo wines. With its southern exposure, blue marl soil and elevations from 820 to 918 feet, the Martinenga cru possesses ideal growing conditions and allows Nebbiolo fruit to reach full maturity even in difficult vintages.
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MARCHESI DI GRÉSY BARBERA D'ASTI DOCG
Located in La Serra estate in the commune of Cassine (Alessandria province). Southern exposure at an average altitude of 240m a.s.l. |
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MARCHESI DI GRÉSY MOSCATO D'ASTI "LA SERRA" DOCG
In La Serra estate, in the Cassine village, Alessandria Province. South exposure with an altitude from 220m to 380m a.s.l. |
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LOCATIONWINERY: Barbaresco (Cuneo province), Piedmont VINEYARD: Langhe and Monferrato, Piedmont VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS REGION DETAILS |
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OCTOBER 2023
Marchesi di Grésy Dolcetto d'Alba "Monte Aribaldo" DOC 2021
The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba Monte Aribaldo is fabulous. A burst of dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint and spice are all dialed up in this exuberant, fresh Dolcetto. Aging in steel keeps the flavors bright. This is beautifully done. 91
OCTOBER 2023
Marchesi di Grésy Nebbiolo Martinenga Langhe DOC 2022
The 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo is terrific. In this vintage, the Langhe Nebbiolo has a bit more textural depth than in most years, which is to its advantage. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, cinnamon and blood orange open effortlessly. As always, the Martinenga Nebbiolo is done in a style that emphasizes freshness and mid-weight structure. 91
FEBRUARY 2022
Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco Martinenga DOCG 2018
The 2018 Barbaresco Martinenga is already quite expressive, its very recent bottling notwithstanding. Crushed flowers, mint, star anise, orange peel and spice are all laced together in a Barbaresco that is all about transparency and nuance. The light to medium-bodied style is classic 2018 and classic Martinenga. 96
DECEMBER 2021
Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco "Camp Gros" Martinenga Riserva DOCG 2016
Gorgeous scents of cherry, raspberry, rose hip and white pepper are augmented by leather, tobacco and chalky, mineral flavors in this detailed, complex red, which starts out fresh and inviting, before the dense matrix of tannins puts a lock on the finish. Nonetheless, this has length, harmony and stellar potential. 93
MARCH 2021
Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco "Camp Gros" Martinenga Riserva DOCG 2015
"Aromas of vanilla and spicy oak embrace the cherry and plum flavors here. Tar, tobacco and eucalyptus accents chime in as a thick matrix of tannins truncates the finish. It feels chunky today, yet should stretch out in time. Best from 2024 through 2043. 602 cases made." 96
NOVEMBER 2023
Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco "Gaiun" Martinenga DOCG 2018
Macerated cherry, plum, licorice, iron and eucalyptus flavors permeate this concentrated yet supple red, which is rich but never heavy, with ample acidity and dense, refined tannins lending support. Trades a little freshness for ripeness and depth. Best from 2026 through 2043. 90
NOVEMBER 2022
Marchesi di Grésy Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2021
The 2021 Barbera d'Asti is racy, exuberant, with attractive red/purplish fruit pushed forward. The Barbera is mostly done in tank, which helps keep the flavors bright. There's terrific purity and fine balance throughout. This is one of the best editions of the Asti Barbera I can remember tasting. 94
OCTOBER 2022
Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco "Camp Gros" Martinenga Riserva DOCG 2017
The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Camp Gros Martinenga is a pretty dense, potent wine. That's probably a good thing for its long-term potential, although there is no getting around how hard the wine is to taste today. Even so, the 2017 shows terrific freshness for such a torrid year. Orange zest, cinnamon and dried rose petal build into the tense, classically austere finish. The 2017 is a gorgeous Camp Gros. |