2018 Giulia Negri, Barolo, Marassio - Magnum

Giulia Negri maintains a rigorous, low-intervention approach at her Serradenari estate, favoring long, reductive macerations of 40 to 50 days in large wooden vats to emphasize the inherent structural potential of her Nebbiolo. The Marassio parcel, situated at the highest altitude in the Barolo appellation at 536 meters, is defined by active limestone soils that act as the primary architect of the wine’s profound mineral-driven tension. In the 2018 vintage, the cool, elevated climate of this site preserved essential nerve, ensuring that the fruit remains composed while the structure is defined by fine-grained, persistent tannins. This magnum release showcases the site’s distinct capacity for elegance, offering a precise, vertical architecture that demonstrates how this vintage’s inherent grace can be channeled into a focused, enduring expression of La Morra.