Barale Barolo di Barolo 2018
- 94
- $120
- Drink by: 2024-2035
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This wine is a Barolo from the Barolo commune, and it lives up to its prestigious origins. Sourced from 3 cru vineyards, Castellero, Preda and Coste di Rose to be precise. Somewhat paler ruby colour with a slight orange hue that tends to appear across the 2018 vintage in Barolo. Fragrant red cherry, zested blood orange, charred kumquat, dried strawberry, and fading rose petals. An intriguing orchestra of scents, to say the least. Finely-grained, lacey tannins intertwined with ethereal cranberry and watermelon juice. So pure and so refined! It gives most village Burgundy a run for their money.
Marcell is the Beverage Director at Restaurant Botanic and, with his cross-functional background, re-defines the role of modern-day sommelier. After obtaining a qualification in food engineering and winemaking operations, Marcell started his career as a food product developer before turning his hand to wine. He began working as a sommelier while undertaking a Master's degree in gastronomy. His curiosity for memorable wine experiences led to a PhD in food, wine and emotional pairing at the University of Adelaide in collaboration with Wine Australia and UC Davis. As the Head Sommelier and Wine Buyer at Penfolds Magill Estate, Marcell curated one of the country's most extensive champagne lists and created memorable experiences with a twist of science. Just recently, Marcell has joined a new project showcasing Australian botanicals and native ingredients. As a beverage director, he is responsible for product development, industry collaborations and creating a whole new dining experience. Marcell has been a contributing author in several academic and industry journals and continues to evolve as a wine judge. And if that wasn’t enough, he recently co-founded a wine label (LUDO wines) to make brave wines with transparency, curiosity and precision. Photo credit: Meaghan Coles and VINE & BUBBLE Magazine
