Maretti Langhe Rosso 2021
94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team
94 POINTS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit
75% Barbera & 25% Nebbiolo.
"A gorgeous modern rendition, the wine shows dark plum, wild strawberry, game, warm spice, and floral aromas on the nose. This is followed by a succulent palate displaying excellent weight and fruit richness. Wonderfully framed by supple texture and loads of polished tannins, the wine finishes structured and robust. At its best: now to 2033. $28.00."
- Sam Kim
''The Maretti Langhe Rosso remains one of my favourite current drops, as always overdelivering quality wine for price. If you love the flavours of Piedmont this is a must try''
- Al Pope - Wine Direct's Resident Italian Wine Nut
Piedmont, nestled in the foothills of the Alps in northwest Italy, is renowned for producing the country's finest and most prestigious red wines from the Nebbiolo grape. However, a quality bottle of Barolo or Barbaresco can set you back anywhere from $100 to $1,000 and may require decades to reach its peak. The Maretti Langhe Rosso, a blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo, captures the essence of the region while offering a more approachable, fruit-forward style that’s ready to enjoy now. If you're looking to break out of a ‘flavour rut’ and explore new, exciting tastes and textures, this is a wine we highly recommend.
This is very good value for money. A Piedmont red under $30! It has good dark fruit, some nice tannins and acid to balance although it would benefit from some more age to smooth it a bit but I liked its feistiness now.
