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2003 Barolo Vigna Marenca Luigi Pira - 12x75cl
12A3BMPI _ 2003 - Barolo Vigna Marenca Luigi Pira - 12x75cl
  • Colour Red
  • Producer Luigi Pira
  • Region Barolo
  • Drinking 2011 - 2024
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available Now

2003 - Barolo Vigna Marenca Luigi Pira - 12x75cl

  • Colour Red
  • Producer Luigi Pira
  • Region Barolo
  • Drinking 2011 - 2024
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available Now
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Case price: £554.47 Duty Paid inc VAT
Equivalent Bottle Price: £46.20 Duty Paid inc VAT
Case price: £430.00 In Bond
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  • Goedhuis, 2007

    Marenca is a special micro-climate that tends to produce wines that have notable structure andcomplexity. And it does not disappoint in 2003. Uplifting and discreet on the nose, it expresseslightly toasted cinnamon, rose petals and plump red berry fruit. Its richness and presence suggestthat it will benefit from several years of cellaring and should be beautiful at its peak.

  • Goedhuis, 2007

    Marenca is a special micro-climate that tends to produce wines that have notable structure andcomplexity. And it does not disappoint in 2003. Uplifting and discreet on the nose, it expresseslightly toasted cinnamon, rose petals and plump red berry fruit. Its richness and presence suggestthat it will benefit from several years of cellaring and should be beautiful at its peak.

  • Antonio Galloni, November 2013, Score: 93

    Giampaolo Pira's 2003 Barolo Marenca is gorgeous. Dark red cherries, plums, menthol, smoke and dried roses meld together effortlessly in the glass. The 2003 is remarkably young for its age, but there again, we are in Serralunga. If opened today the 2003 needs a lot of air to allow the searing tannins to soften. The 2003 is pretty much mature, but it has enough depth to drink well for another 5 maybe 10 years. This is a fabulous showing for the year. 2015-2023

  • Robert Parker, 2007, Score: 91

    Pira's 2003 Barolo Marenca is made in a similarly rich, powerful style, yet it also possesses moredepth in its fruit to balance the wine's hefty structural components. Sweet and ample on thepalate, it gradually reveals new leather and roasted coffee notes that complement the fruit and add further complexity. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2018.

Producer

Luigi Pira

Like many present day winemakers in Piedmont, after years of selling grapes and bulk wine, the Pirafamily decided to go it alone. In 1990 they began producing their own label wine from their 8-hectare vineyard. Hiring renowned oenologist, Beppe Caviola, was one of their first steps. With lessthan 16 vintages under their belt, brothers Gianpaolo and Romolo have quickly established themselves as some of the most sought after ...Read more

Like many present day winemakers in Piedmont, after years of selling grapes and bulk wine, the Pirafamily decided to go it alone. In 1990 they began producing their own label wine from their 8-hectare vineyard. Hiring renowned oenologist, Beppe Caviola, was one of their first steps. With lessthan 16 vintages under their belt, brothers Gianpaolo and Romolo have quickly established themselves as some of the most sought after producers in the region.Our annual visit to Gianpaolo Pira is always an adventure. Particularly as our Italian and Gianpaolo's English are extremely limited. Yet, like most cross cultural love affairs, ourcommunication just seems to work. Wine really does work magic in more ways than one.Read less

Region

Barolo

With Brunello in Tuscany, Barolo is undoubtedly Italy's finest wine producing region. Located in Piedmont in the north west of Iataly Barolo is comprised of 5 major communes - Barolo, Monteforte d'Alba, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d'Alba - though the latter three tend to represent the main styles of the region. The wines are compelling and polished - an exemplary expression of the Nebbiolo grape. DOCG law requires a minimum ageing of 2 years in cask or barrel yet can be longer depending on the producer. Barolos are generally released four or more years after the vintage.

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