2015 Barolo Sarmassa
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The 2015 Barolo Sarmassa is a very pretty wine that also shows what Marchesi can do when they apply themselves. Radiant, aromatically deep, and alluring, the 2015 exudes class and personality. Sweet red cherry fruit, blood orange, mint, spice, star anise and sweet spice are beautifully layered in a mid-weight, sensual Barolo that will drink well right out of the gate. The 2015 is impeccable. But the big question is why the other wines in this range aren't at the same level.
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James Suckling
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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From a beautiful growing site in the Barolo township that consistently delivers structure and depth, the 2015 Barolo Sarmassa offers a slightly austere and firm personality that puts the wine in a good position in terms of its future bottle aging potential. This Barolo reveals thick, etched lines with dark fruit, plum, spice and tangy licorice. The wine appears direct, fruit-forward and suitably propped up by its thick inner fiber. Some 20,000 bottles were made.
A very plush and attractive Barolo that has an abundance of orange-zest aromas, as well as ripe red cherries and red plums that appear on both the nose and palate. The concentration of fruit flavor is impressive, the tannins sweep long and rich and the depth is undeniable. Drink or hold.