2009 Grésy Chardonnay Langhe DOC, Marchesi di Grésy
Piedmont, Italy
Piemonte produces some of the finest, most Burgundian, examples of Chardonnay in Italy. This is one of the best – a complex barrel-aged style, and one of Italy’s finest examples of the grape. The Chardonnay grapes are sourced from two parcels of vines. One is in Barbaresco, just below Martinenga, facing south-west at an altitude of 230m. The second is on the north-east side of Monte Aribaldo in the commune of Treiso, 370 metres above sea level.
This delicious 2009 Chardonnay shows aromas of nectarine, Mirabelle plum, fresh herbs and minerals, with a suggestion of exotic fruits. Sweet, suave and expansive, with an exotic botrytis hint to the nectarine and sexy oak flavours. This wine spent 21 months in lightly toasted new Allier barrels, with the lees being stirred regularly for the first 12 months.
Whats in the bottle
100% Chardonnay
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Marchesi di Grésy has long been recognised as one of Piemonte’s top producers.
With four separate estates across Langhe and Monferrato – home of Piemonte’s greatest wines -Marchesi di Grésy has 45 hectares of vineyards, with 11 ha dedicated to the production of Nebbiolo for its flagship Barbarescos, Martinenga Camp Gros and Martinenga Gaiun.
The Martinenga vineyard is considered by many to be the best single vineyard in Barbaresco. This breathtaking natural amphitheatre surrounding the winery has been exclusively owned by the di Grésy family since 1797.
The Martinenga vineyard is split into three sections – Gaiun (2.3ha south-facing), Camp Gros (2.6ha south-west facing) and Martinenga (6.5ha facing south/south-west).
Alberto di Grésy owns and manages the estate. In 1973 he began production of wines under the di Grésy name – vinifying their own estate grapes rather than selling to other local producers as in the past. His philosophy is simple but effective; to produce wines using the best available technology that respects tradition and promotes the character and personality of the terrain and grape variety.
Producer
Marchesi di Grésy
Country
Italy
Grape
Chardonnay
Region
Piemonte
Size
750ml
Types
White Wine
Vintage
2009
Sub-Region
Barbaresco
2009 Grésy Chardonnay Langhe DOC, Marchesi di Grésy
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