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Marchesi di Barolo

Marchesi di Barolo, founded in 1807 by Carlo Tancredi Falletti, is among the oldest and most historically significant producers in the Langhe. The Falletti family is credited with helping define Barolo as a dry table wine in the 19th century, a legacy giving the estate unmatched archival depth. Operating in Barolo village with vineyards across Cannubi, Sarmassa, and Coste di Rose, the house produces a range of single-vineyard Barolos alongside Barbaresco and Langhe bottlings. At auction, 1,166 lots average $123 per bottle, peaking at $632—modest relative to the estate's historical prestige, reflecting its large commercial scale. The Riserva Castellana, Cannubi, and Sarmassa single-vineyard Barolos represent the top auction tier, while the broader Barolo and Barbaresco see steady secondary market demand. Top auction vintages include 1961 and older releases from the 1970s and 1980s when the estate's traditional Barolos aged particularly well. The estate covers around 120 hectares supporting significant volume. Under the Abbona family ownership since 1929, winemaking has shifted toward cleaner, more accessible styles without fully abandoning traditionalist technique, maintaining appeal to collectors seeking both aged library wines and current releases.