2017 Marchesi Di Barolo Barolo SARMASSA (Cru Storici)

Sarmassa is located on a southeast facing slope. Although the environment originates from the Tortonian era, from a geological point of view, the significant soil erosion due to the steep slope of the hill caused the soil to acquire the typical characteristics of the Serravallian period. Therefore, it is mainly composed of clays and limestones and has a very important percentage of stones. The significant amount of stones, combined with clay, limits the growth of the Nebbiolo grape and prepares the vines to react quickly to climatic variations.

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