Summary: Piedmont, in the foothills of the Alps in the north west of Italy, is home to the country’s finest full-bodied red wines. The greatest wines are made from the extremely long lived Nebbiolo. Sourced from vineyards in the small commune of Castiglione Falletto in Piedmont, we are pleased to bring your Maretti's inaugural Barolo from the lauded 2016 vintage.

Castiglione Falletto is one of the communes of the "Langa del Barolo", part of "The wine landscapes of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato", recognized as World Heritage by Unesco in 2014. The small village is dominated by the presence of the castle of origin medieval whose central tower, high and massive, makes it well visible even from neighbouring towns.

Winemaking: The fermentation is traditional (15 days) in stainless steel vats with a floating cap at a controlled temperature (30-31° C). The must then stays in contact with the skins for a further 15 days to optimize the extraction of the polyphenolic substances and help start malolactic fermentation. One year in barriques from Allier and two year in oak casks still from Allier (2000 lt). After a soft clarification, the wine is bottled for a further period of maturation in the bottle, the length depends from the characteristics of
the vintages, but never less than 12 months.

2016 Vintage: Barolo enjoyed exceptional conditions in 2016, turning out wines that will be extremely long lived. Very warm weather in September helped with fully ripening the grapes and the vines remained healthy. Ideal harvest conditions for Nebbiolo saw the vintage rival 2015 for sheer ripeness albeit, with brighter acidity, more finessed tannins and a unique floral perfume that marks the better producer’s wines. A stellar year that will continue to improve in the cellar.

Tasting Note: The colour is dark garnet with ruby highlights. It has a clear-cut, intense nose with overtones of roses, spices, earthy undertones with nuanced vanilla notes. The taste is dry, but soft, full-bodied, velvety and well balanced, and is very long-lasting. Classic Barolo like this works well with rich braised meat dishes or a mushroom risotto.

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Maretti Barolo Tasting Note 2016

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Tasting Notes: Chianti remains one of the most lauded and long-lived wine regions in Italy specialising in the variety Sangiovese. This wine is sourced from a small grower in Chianti Rufina one of the highest and coolest parts of the region resulting in wines that are quite granite rich with a mineral edge and fine acidity. Whilst the majority of the region’s vineyard owners still sell their fruit to large wineries and co-operatives, an increasing number are opting to make small amounts of wine themselves, selling directly under their own label such as Maretti.

Winemaking: Traditionally vinified in small open stainless-steel fermenters, controlled to twenty-six degrees, and hand plunged daily with fermentation lasting fifteen days. Following fermentation the wine is aged for just over twelve months in large seasoned (2,000 litres) oak casks before bottling and a further six months maturation before release.

2020 Vintage: 2020 could well be one of the best vintages in recent memory. Due to the pandemic, it
forced vignerons back into the vineyards to concentrate and put care into vine health. Beginning with a mild winter the growing season that followed was warm and dry. Spring was dry with showers before a hot dry summer pushed the fruit to ripeness. Although picking days were hot, the nights were cool, preserving the aromatics and acidity in the grapes.

Tasting Note: Chianti at its fragrant best. An amalgam of red berries and black olive complemented by dried herbs adding savoury edge. Fresh and bright palate weight with fine grain tannins that ensures it ends dry. Great drinkability here and a stablemate for a home-made Lasagne or Pappardelle with mushrooms.

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Maretti Chianti Tasting Note 2020

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Region: Pavia IGP

Grape Variety: Pinot Grigio

Alcohol: 12.0%

Summary: Maretti Italia is a vibrant range of wines from Pavia IGP, crafted to capture the spirit and generosity of Italian winemaking. Offering bold flavours and easy-drinking appeal, the range delivers exceptional value without compromising on quality. Maretti is all about approachable, everyday wines with a distinctly Italian soul.

Winemaking: The Pinot Grigio from Pavia IGP is gently pressed and fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel to preserve its delicate aromatics and fresh fruit character. The wine is kept on fine lees for a short period to enhance texture and mouthfeel, resulting in a crisp, clean, and vibrant style.

Vintage 2024: The 2024 vintage in Pavia IGP delivered excellent quality fruit, thanks to a warm, dry growing season that promoted healthy vine development and concentrated flavour. Timely rainfall in late summer helped balance ripening, resulting in wines with vibrant fruit, balanced acidity, and soft tannins. Overall, conditions were ideal for producing expressive, approachable wines that reflect the generous character of the region.

Tasting Note: The 2024 Maretti Italia Pinot Grigio is fresh and expressive, with aromas of white peach, pear, and a hint of citrus blossom. The palate is light and zesty, offering crisp green apple and lemon notes with a clean, mineral finish. Balanced and refreshing, it's a perfect everyday white with broad appeal.

Region: Pavia IGP

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Alcohol: 12.5%

Region: Pavia IGP

Alcohol: 12.5%

Summary: Maretti Italia is a vibrant range of wines from Pavia IGP, crafted to capture the spirit and generosity of Italian winemaking. Offering bold flavours and easy-drinking appeal, the range delivers exceptional value without compromising on quality. Maretti is all about approachable, everyday wines with a distinctly Italian soul.

Winemaking: Crafted from early-harvested red grapes, the juice for this rosé undergoes a brief cold maceration to extract delicate colour and aromatics before gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place at low temperatures in stainless steel to preserve freshness and floral notes. The wine is matured briefly on fine lees to enhance mouthfeel and elegance.

Vintage 2024: The 2024 vintage in Pavia IGP delivered excellent quality fruit, thanks to a warm, dry growing season that promoted healthy vine development and concentrated flavour. Timely rainfall in late summer helped balance ripening, resulting in wines with vibrant fruit, balanced acidity, and soft tannins. Overall, conditions were ideal for producing expressive, approachable wines that reflect the generous character of the region.

Tasting Note: This rosé is bright and aromatic, with lifted notes of wild strawberry, watermelon, and rose petal. The palate is dry and crisp, with a refreshing acidity and a clean, delicate finish. Perfectly suited to casual sipping or light summer fare.

egion: Puglia IGP

Grape Variety: Sangiovese

Alcohol: 13.0%

Summary: Maretti Italia is a vibrant range of wines from Pavia IGP, crafted to capture the spirit and generosity of Italian winemaking. Offering bold flavours and easy-drinking appeal, the range delivers exceptional value without compromising on quality. Maretti is all about approachable, everyday wines with a distinctly Italian soul.

Winemaking: Grown in the sun-drenched vineyards of southern Puglia, the Sangiovese grapes are harvested at peak ripeness to ensure rich fruit expression. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel with moderate temperature control to balance extraction and freshness. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged briefly in tank to preserve its juicy, approachable style with soft tannins and ripe red fruit character.

Vintage 2024: The 2024 vintage in IGP Puglia benefited from abundant sunshine and warm, stable conditions, allowing for optimal ripening and excellent fruit concentration. Cool nights helped preserve natural acidity, resulting in balanced, vibrant wines with rich flavour and freshness. Overall, the vintage delivered exceptional quality across the region—ideal for producing approachable, fruit-forward styles with real drinkability.

Tasting Note: Juicy and approachable, this Sangiovese shows ripe red plum, cherry, and subtle hints of dried herbs. The palate is round and generous, with soft tannins and a smooth, fruit-driven finish. A crowd-pleasing red that pairs effortlessly with everyday meals.

Region: Pavia IGP

Grape Variety: Pinot Grigio

Alcohol: 12.0%

Summary: Maretti Italia is a vibrant range of wines from Pavia IGP, crafted to capture the spirit and generosity of Italian winemaking. Offering bold flavours and easy-drinking appeal, the range delivers exceptional value without compromising on quality. Maretti is all about approachable, everyday wines with a distinctly Italian soul.

Winemaking: The IGP Pavia Sparkling Pinot Grigio is made using the Charmat method, where the second fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks to retain the grape’s fresh, fruity character. After gentle pressing, the base wine undergoes a cool primary fermentation, followed by a short secondary fermentation to develop fine bubbles and lively texture. The result is a bright, crisp sparkling wine with vibrant fruit and a clean, refreshing finish.

Vintage 2024: The 2024 vintage in Pavia IGP delivered excellent quality fruit, thanks to a warm, dry growing season that promoted healthy vine development and concentrated flavour. Timely rainfall in late summer helped balance ripening, resulting in wines with vibrant fruit, balanced acidity, and soft tannins. Overall, conditions were ideal for producing expressive, approachable wines that reflect the generous character of the region.

Tasting Note: The 2024 Maretti Italia Sparkling Pinot Grigio opens with lively aromas of green apple, citrus zest, and white flowers. On the palate, it’s crisp and refreshing, with bright notes of pear and lemon sherbet carried by a fine, persistent mousse. Clean and delicate, it finishes with a hint of minerality and a mouthwatering freshness.

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
Region: Langhe, Piedmont
Winemaker: Janko Pelagic
Alcohol: 13.5%

Summary: Piedmont, in the foothills of the Alps in the north west of Italy, is home to the country’s finest full-bodied red wines. The greatest wines are made from the extremely long lived Nebbiolo. Sourced from vineyards in the small commune of Castiglione Falletto in Piedmon.

Winemaking: Vinified in open fermenters with daily pumpovers. The Nebbiolo is immediately separated from skins for pressing after a short maceration period. The fruit is matured independently in a mix of small French oak casks and large Slavenion oak for eight months before blending and a further four months ageing in large oak casks.

2021 Vintage: The 2021 vintage in Piedmont's Langhe region is widely considered a good to very good year, with mild weather leading to quality fruit and structured, ageable wines. The growing season was followed by cool, wet conditions in late April and May, which were followed by warm, dry conditions until harvest.

Tasting Note: With the alps on three sides in the country’s mountainous North West, Piedmont creates some of Italy’s finest red wines. This elegant and complex wine displays the lifted aromatics, bright red fruits and fine tannins so expressive of Langhe Nebbiolo. It’s smooth and medium bodied with dark berries. hints of dried herb and nunaces of leather. Approachable now but will benefit mid-term cellaring. Pair it with some rustic pork and fennel sausages on creamy parmesan polenta.

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Summary: Piedmont, in the foothills of the Alps in the north west of Italy, is home to the country’s finest full-bodied red wines.  The greatest wines are made from the extremely long lived Nebbiolo. Barbera however is the most widely planted and popular variety, due to its fruit-driven expressiveness and youthful approachability.

Winemaking: Vinified separately with each parcel naturally fermented in stainless steel. The Nebbiolo is immediately separated from skins whilst the Barbera receives a further week maceration. The fruit is matured independently in a mix of small French oak casks and large Slavonion oak for eight months before blending and a further four months ageing in large oak casks.

2018 Vintage: 2018 has been hailed as one of the best since 2000 and certainly a change of fortune as the previous vintage was notably seen as one of the worst in memory. Despite challenging conditions with fluctuating weather such as spring frosts and early summer rainfall, it became stable prior to summer harvest. Both quantity and quality was rated as exceptional.

Tasting Note: Fragrant, lifted fruits of the forest overlaid by notes of dried herbs, some leather and aniseed. This is a medium weight wine, very well balanced with plush fruit character, sandy tannins and a lovely fresh clip of acidity delivering excellent Italian drinkability. This is a very approachable wine that will match brilliantly with food as well being great on its own. The perfect pasta or pizza wine.

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Maretti Langhe Rosso Tasting Note 2018

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Summary: Situated in the north-east of Italy bordering Austria and Slovenia, the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region is recognised as creating the country’s finest Pinot Grigio. Nestled on either side of the Tagliamento river, Grave del Friuli gains its name from the gravelly soils, washed down from the nearby Alps. The region’s high altitude and cool climate create an elegant expression of Pinot Grigio, imparted with mineral complexity by the stony soil.

Winemaking: Sourced from a single vineyard high above the Tagliamento river and hand harvested in the early morning to retain natural acidity. Whole bunched pressed, aiming to limit skin contact and using only free run and first press juice. Fermented in stainless steel with temperature control before maturation on lees for six months to build texture and complexity.

2020 Vintage: Winter was unusually dry and warm in the region. These conditions accelerated the grapes and around April, early-ripening varieties began budding. The cold returned with lots of rain and heavy snow in the mountains. This instability lasted through May, which saw low temperatures. This slowed the growth cycle down and flowering took place in early June. July saw scorching temperatures but luckily, temperatures dropped overnight. Overall, ripening went well, but quantities were down about 20%.

Tasting Note: Classic and varietal Pinot Grigio subtle nose of citrus, green pear, spice, mineral and white flowers. The palate displays softness of fruit a lovely mouth-filling texture and finishes with fine acidity. A lovely fresh white wine best enjoyed in its youth, perfect with seafood or an antipasto plate.

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Maretti Pinot Grigio Tasting Note 2020

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Summary: Soave is a small commune in Veneto, part of the province of Verona. The region’s high altitude and cool climate create an elegant expression of Soave, imparted with mineral complexity by the stony soil. Soave is most commonly described as a dry white made from the Gargenega variety. This wine is from the Classico designation: indicating wines produced in the heartland of the Soave region around the sloping vineyards of Verona.

Winemaking: Sourced from vineyards in the hills of the classico area northe east of Verona. A soft pressing followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature. Fermented in stainless steel with temperature control before maturation on lees for six months to build texture and complexity.

2020 Vintage: Winter was unusually dry and warm in the region. These conditions accelerated the grapes and around April, early-ripening varieties began budding. The cold returned with lots of rain and heavy snow in the mountains. This instability lasted through May, which saw low temperatures. This slowed the growth cycle down and flowering took place in early June. July saw scorching temperatures but luckily, temperatures dropped overnight. Overall, ripening went well, but quantities were down about 20%.

Tasting Note: Pale yellow in colour with a vital fruity aroma. This is vibrant with stonefruit and citrus, with hints of almond, marzipan and spice. The palate rewards with an unctuous and filling mouthfeel with a slightly salty minerality. It’s full of bright fruit flavours and balanced by fine acidity ensuring a good match for a seafood risotto.

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Maretti Soave Classico Tasting Note 2020

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