Barolo 'Marenca', Luigi Pira 2020 Bottle:1 the 2016 Montpeyroux les Cocalières

the 2016 Montpeyroux les Cocalières is a blend of 40% Syrah and 30% each Grenache and Mourvèdre

and Merlot from specific Sonoma County appellations

and some sweet

The 2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a primal bouquet of black cherry and crushed strawberry fruit

Barolo 'Marenca', Luigi Pira 2020 Bottle:1 the 2016 Montpeyroux les CocalièresThere are just two cantinas that produce estate bottled wine from the 6 hectare Marenca cru: Luigi Pira and Gaja. Pira has the largest holding in this cru with 2. 2 hectares Nebbiolo from vines planted in 1990 at 350 meters above sea level Calcareous clay soils with a south southwest exposure Fermentation and maceration for 12 15 days in stainless steel Aging for 24 months in a combination of small barrels and large cask, plus one year in bottle