1996 Luigi Pira Marenca
Barolo DOCG, Italy
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- Most Recent Global Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 103 / 750ml
- From September 2025
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3.5 from 4 User Ratings
- 4 Critic Reviews
- Style Red - Savory and Classic
- Grape Variety Nebbiolo
- Food Pairing Lamb
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Producer tasting notes: (1996 vintage) "Intense garnet red color. The nose is fresh, with complex perfumes that range from wild berries to vanilla, chocolate and aromatic herbs. On the palate it is very vigorous, rich in extracts, with lively and pleasant tannins that are rounded through a skilful use of wood." - Azienda Agricola Pira Luigi
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$103.76
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1996 Bottle (750ml)
Pira Luigi, Barolo DOCG, Marenca
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Highlights
Details
About the Product
- Drinking Window
- 2002-2020
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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13.5%
- Sweetness
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Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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Soil: limestone and clay. 350 m.a.s.l.
- Winemaking
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The wine-making process of Barolo Marenca takes place in horizontal fermentation tanks with temperature control for 12-15 days.
- Ageing
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The wine matures over 24 moths, partly in small wooden barrels and partly in large wooden barrels.
- Producer Tasting Notes
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Intense garnet red color. The nose is fresh, with complex perfumes that range from wild berries to vanilla, chocolate and aromatic herbs. On the palate it is very vigorous, rich in extracts, with lively and pleasant tannins that are rounded through a skilful use of wood.
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Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Meat ravioli Main Course
- Italian
- Black truffle tortellin Main Course
- Crispy pancetta and pancetta cream, chicken jus and fresh truffle
- Contains: tortellini
- Western
- Venison ravioli Main Course
- Italian
- Grana Padano Cheese Course
- Italian cows-milk hard, crumbly cheese
- Italian
Details
About the Product
- Drinking Window
- 2002-2020
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
-
13.5%
- Sweetness
-
Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
-
Oaked
- Closure Type
-
Cork
- Vineyard Notes
-
Soil: limestone and clay. 350 m.a.s.l.
- Winemaking
-
The wine-making process of Barolo Marenca takes place in horizontal fermentation tanks with temperature control for 12-15 days.
- Ageing
-
The wine matures over 24 moths, partly in small wooden barrels and partly in large wooden barrels.
- Producer Tasting Notes
-
Intense garnet red color. The nose is fresh, with complex perfumes that range from wild berries to vanilla, chocolate and aromatic herbs. On the palate it is very vigorous, rich in extracts, with lively and pleasant tannins that are rounded through a skilful use of wood.
Read more
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Critics Scores & Reviews
(4)1996 vintage
92 / 100
4 scores
95 - 100
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90 - 94
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85 - 89
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80 - 84
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75 - 79
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0 - 74
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When to drink: 2002 to 2020
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User Ratings
(4)3.5
4 ratings
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Vintage
Critics Score
Avg. Price (ex-tax)
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92 / 100
$ 78
2021
95 / 100
$ 78
2020
92 / 100
$ 78
2019
93 / 100
$ 85
2018
91 / 100
$ 74
2017
92 / 100
$ 72
2016
94 / 100
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2015
91 / 100
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2013
92 / 100
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2012
91 / 100
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2011
91 / 100
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2010
92 / 100
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2009
91 / 100
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2008
92 / 100
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2007
93 / 100
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2006
91 / 100
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2005
91 / 100
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2004
92 / 100
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2003
90 / 100
$ 78
2002
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2001
90 / 100
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2000
91 / 100
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1999
91 / 100
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1998
90 / 100
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1997
92 / 100
$ 149
1996
92 / 100
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1995
88 / 100
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1978
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1996 Vintage: Piedmont [Piemonte] Learn more
Vintage quality: Legendary
Current condition: Ready to drink
The 1996 vintage was an exceptional year for Piedmont, particularly Barolo and Barbaresco.
A cold winter oscillated between rain and snow until February eventually brought drier weather. Heavy rains in April made rot in the vineyards a concern but a warm May and Jun...
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