Family-owned since 1797, Marchesi di Grésy long operated as a traditional farm, producing fruit, vegetables, and livestock, with its grapes sold to others until the 1970s. In 1973, Alberto di Grésy made the pivotal decision to vinify his own fruit, releasing the estate’s first vintage and establishing its legacy. Martinenga stands as the Italian equivalent of a monopole—a single-producer vineyard of exceptional renown. Within it lies Gaiun, a six-acre parcel on the western slope with prized southern exposure. The 2017 Gaiun Martinenga Barbaresco is a structured, firmly styled Nebbiolo, showing aromas of rose, cherry, licorice, and dried herbs with a dark, savory edge. Its tannins are pronounced and youthful, giving the wine the depth and tension to age gracefully for many years.

About Marchesi di Grésy
Marchesi di Grésy is a historic, family-owned estate whose roots date back to 1797, long respected for its uncompromising approach to quality and tradition. Located in the heart of Barbaresco, the estate is best known for its famed Martinenga vineyard—considered one of the appellation’s most prized crus and unique in being a true monopole, entirely owned by a single producer. Within Martinenga, parcels like Gaiun and Camp Gros showcase remarkable individuality, with exposure and microclimate yielding Barbarescos of depth, elegance, and longevity. Since the 1970s, Alberto di Grésy’s decision to vinify estate-grown grapes rather than sell them marked a turning point, quickly establishing the winery as a benchmark in Piedmont. What distinguishes Marchesi di Grésy above others is this rare combination of historic vineyard ownership, precision winemaking, and the ability to produce Barbarescos that marry classic Nebbiolo structure with refinement, balance, and extraordinary sense of place.