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Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy has been owned by the di Grésy family since 1797. The estate includes four properties located in Langhe and Monferrato, home to Piedmont’s greatest wines.  Before the 1960s the estate operated like a traditional farm, producing livestock, vegetables and fruits - including grapes.  At the time, the grapes were sold to the finest wine producers in the area, as was the tradition in the Langhe.  In the early 1970s Alberto di Grésy realized the potential of his vineyards and decided that he had to vinify his own grapes.

In 1973 he produced his first vintage with the objective of transferring the class and character of the terroir, vineyards and varietal into the bottle, using the best available technology and respect for tradition. In 2013 Alberto’s son and daughter, Alessandro and Ludovica di Grésy began their adventure in the family’s winery working alongside their father.  To this day, Marchesi di Grésy only vinifies grapes coming from their properties, 111 acres of vineyards divided among the Martinenga, Monte Aribaldo, La Serra and Monte Colombo estates.

Of exceptional note, the Martinenga vineyard is one of the Langhe’s finest and the largest single owned "monopole" in the region and has been owned by the di Grésy family since 1797.  Martinenga is known for producing some of the finest cru-designated Barbareschi. It is planted with the Nebbiolo sub-varieties Lampia, Rosé and Michet, whose mix produce the most elegant Nebbiolo wines. With its southern exposure, blue marl soil and elevations from 820 to 918 feet, the Martinenga cru possesses ideal growing conditions and allows Nebbiolo fruit to reach full maturity even in difficult vintages.

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WINERY LOCATION: Barbaresco (Cuneo province), Piedmont
REGION: Barbaresco DOCG, Langhe DOC, Asti DOCG, Alba DOC
VINEYARD LAND: 88 acres (36 ha)
FARMING PRACTICES: Sustainable & Practicing Organic
GRAPE VARIETIES: Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato, Sauvignon, Chardonnay and small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
WINE STYLES: Dry red and white, sweet white sparkling
TOTAL WINE PRODUCTION: 240,000 bottles (180,000)
YEAR FOUNDED: 1973
OWNER(S): The di Grésy Family
WINEMAKER(S): Matteo Sasso

WINES

MARCHESI DI GRÉSY NEBBIOLO MARTINENGA LANGHE DOC

Directly from the Martinenga vineyard, in the heart of Barbaresco appellation, south-southwest exposure at an average altitude of 280m a.s.l. Specific selection of grapes better suited to make a lighter wine than Barbaresco.

MARCHESI DI GRÉSY BARBARESCO MARTINENGA DOCG

In the heart of Barbaresco appelation, Martinenga is among the most important MeGA of the area, confining with Asili, on the western side, and Rabaja, towards northeast. A single vineyard of 11.93 hectares in an amphiteatre shape. South-southwest exposure at an altitude between 220m and 290m a.s.l.

MARCHESI DI GRÉSY BARBARESCO "GAIUN" MARTINENGA DOCG

In the heart of Barbaresco commune, Gaiun is a parcel of Martinenga, on the western side of the amphiteatre. South exposure at an altitude from 230m to 290m a.s.l.

MARCHESI DI GRÉSY BARBARESCO "CAMP GROS" MARTINENGA RISERVA DOCG

In the heart of Barbaresco commune, Camp Gros is a parcel of Martinenga, on the eastern end of the amphiteatre. South- southwest exposure at an altitude from 240m to 290m a.s.l.

MARCHESI DI GRÉSY BARBERA D'ASTI DOCG

Located in La Serra estate in the commune of Cassine (Alessandria province). Southern exposure at an average altitude of 240m a.s.l.

MARCHESI DI GRÉSY DOLCETTO D'ALBA "MONTE ARIBALDO" DOC

In the Commune of Treiso, on the Monte Aribaldo hill, from which it takes the name. South and west facing exposure at an average altitude of 370m a.s.l.

MARCHESI DI GRÉSY "VIRTUS" LANGHE DOC

In the heart of Barbaresco appellation, in the valley just below Martinenga, both vineyards face south-southwest. The Barbera has an average altitude of 225m a.s.l. while the Cabernet is slightly higher at 240m a.s.l.

MARCHESI DI GRÉSY "GRÉSY" CHARDONNAY LANGHE DOC

The vineyards for the Grésy Chardonnay are located in two parcels, one at the Mont'Aribaldo estate in Treiso d'Alba and the other in the famed Barbaresco estate of Martinenga. Fermentation takes place with selected yeast in barrique. Extended lees time as the wine sits undisturbed throughout the summer and fall, and is bottled the following February. The wine then matures in the bottle for another year. 

MARCHESI DI GRÉSY SAUVIGNON LANGHE DOC

Located among the communes of Barbaresco, below and in front of Martinenga, and Treiso, in Monte Aribaldo; three parcels wih different exposures: south, north and west. Average altitudes of 230m a.s.l. 250m a.s.l. and 370m a.s.l.

MARCHESI DI GRÉSY MOSCATO D'ASTI "LA SERRA" DOCG

In La Serra estate, in the Cassine village, Alessandria Province. South exposure with an altitude from 220m to 380m a.s.l.

MARCHESI DI GRÉSY GRAPPA DI MOSCATO LA SERRA

Marchesi di Grésy Grappa di Moscato La Serra is produced from moscato grape pomice, coming from Moscato grapes harvested at the La Serra 11 ha La Serra estate, located in Cassine, Monferrato. Distilled at Distilleria del Barbaresco, a cooperative of 19 member wineries, located in the Barbaresco production area. Due to their location, they are able to distill fresh pomace, which allows them to preserve the bouquet and esters that normally evaporate if there are delays between the grapes being pressed and arrival at the distillery.

MARCHESI DI GRÉSY GRAPPA DI NEBBIOLO MARTINENGA

The Marchesi di Grésy Grappa di Nebbiolo Martinenga is produced from the Nebbiolo pomice from grapes harvested from their famed Martinenga vineyard in the heart of Barbaresco. Produced at Distilleria del Barbaresco, a 19 member cooperative of wineries in the Barberesco production area. Located in the heart the region, allows them to distill fresh pomace, which retains the bouquet and esters that can evaporate if the pomace is not fresh. 

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Barbaresco (Cuneo province), Piedmont

VINEYARD:
Langhe and Monferrato, Piedmont

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OCTOBER 2020
Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco "Gaiun" Martinenga DOCG 2016

The 2016 Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga packs a serious punch. The rich style of this site married to the classicism of the year results in a Barbaresco that is going to need a bit of time to come around. Gaiun is often plush and voluptuous. In 2016, large-scaled tannins wrap around all of that fruit intensity, adding a very appealing dimension of the structure. Sweet red cherry, cinnamon, mint, cedar, rose petal and blood orange build into the complex, layered finish. I have seen the Gaiun age effortlessly in its top vintages. I have no doubt that it will be the case here as well.

90
JUNE 2022
Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco "Camp Gros" Martinenga Riserva DOCG 2016

DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARD 2022 SILVER MEDAL.  A dry, earthy, and woody wine with cranberry fruits, violets, Rosolio liqueur, Chinese five spice, and an austere, almost bitter finish.

90
NOVEMBER 2022
Marchesi di Grésy Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2021

The 2021 Barbera d'Asti is racy, exuberant, with attractive red/purplish fruit pushed forward. The Barbera is mostly done in tank, which helps keep the flavors bright. There's terrific purity and fine balance throughout. This is one of the best editions of the Asti Barbera I can remember tasting.

90
DECEMBER 2023
Marchesi di Grésy Nebbiolo Martinenga Langhe DOC 2021

Bright cherry, raspberry, floral and fennel seed flavors abound in this red. There is good viscosity and plenty of structure for near-term development. Drink now through 2029.

91
MAY 2024
Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco Martinenga DOCG 2020

The medium red 2020 Barbaresco Martinenga is expressive and spicy with aromas of bright red cherries, orange peel, clove, and leather. Bright and medium-bodied, it’s tangy on the palate, with a more citrus-driven profile, fine tannins, a dusty texture, and a modest but clean finish. It’s a charming wine to drink over the next 5-7 years.

94
MAY 2023
Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco "Gaiun" Martinenga DOCG 2018

The 2018 Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga is encompassing in its aromas, with enveloping notes of incense, raspberry, and spiced orange. It is medium-bodied but offers more richness of fruit through the palate, with ripe strawberry, fresh roses, and crushed stones, ripe tannins, and a lot of immediate appeal as well as great charm. Drink 2023-2040.

88
JUNE 2021
Marchesi di Grésy Dolcetto d'Alba "Monte Aribaldo" DOC 2019

Tangy and bright with a delicate mid-weight approach on the Dolcetto scale, the Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba Monte Aribaldo takes longer to pronounce than it does to drink with a quick snack of fried mozzarella sticks or rice balls. With this production of 20,000 bottles, this estate strives to make a leaner and more palatable expression of Dolcetto without all the extra fruit weight.

91
JUNE 2022
Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco Martinenga DOCG 2018

DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARD 2022 SILVER MEDAL.  Elegant and nostalgic, offering forest floor and cedar punctuated by lifts of dried roses and red berry fruits.