Coste di Rose is a small MGA site that faces due east toward Bussia. The Marchesi di Barolo 2019 Barolo Coste di Rose shows purple and dark fruit aromas with toasted spice and heavier oak notes. The barrel imprint is strong in this wine, showing up in the darker nature of the bouquet and the heavier imprint on the palate. Production is 9,000 bottles.

Marchesi di Barolo performs well in the challenging 2018 vintage. The 2018 Barolo Coste di Rose is lifted and bright with a defined floral signature with an element of crushed rose and dried lavender bud. The wine continues its elevated or vertical personality with bright cherry and licorice root. The presentation is simple but not monotone. In fact, it reveals a pretty filigree of fruit subtly lingering below the surface. Production is 7,000 bottles, and we should see this wine hit the market in 2023.

There is a core of cherry and strawberry fruit flavors here, with eucalyptus, menthol and tar accents flirting around the edges. Firm and dry, with grassy notes on the measured finish. Best from 2024 through 2036. 350 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

The Marchesi di Barolo 2017 Barolo Coste di Rose serves up fun hints of eucalyptus and medicinal herb with rosemary essence and cola. That's what sets this wine apart, and of course, there is plenty of dark fruit and dried cherry at its core. The finish is smooth and silky with moderate length. Of these new Marchesi di Barolo releases from 2017, this has the most character, but the finish is shorter. This was a release of 7,000 bottles.

This ripe, fresh red is hallmarked by plum, macerated cherry, green tea and menthol flavors. Delivers seductive fruit and is begging to be drunk now, yet the structure indicates that this will age beautifully. Best from 2024 through 2042. 7,000 cases made, 350 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add