Marcarini - Barolo Brunate 2018

Marcarini is owned and run by Manuel Marchetti and his three children Andrea, Elisa, and Chiara, who work as a team to carry on the winemaking traditions began by their mother Luisa. The winery was originally founded by Luisa’s great-great-great-grandfather in the 1850s and in fact today, the three siblings represent the sixth generation. It is located in the heart of La Morra, a quaint hilltop village with a tiny population of 2,758. The building that houses the winery goes back to the 1700s and its cool, underground cellars provide for an ideal environment for classic élevage. Indeed, classic is a keyword in the Marcarini philosophy, which combines tradition and modernity. 

Their range of Langhe classics is exquisite with its embracing style, superb longevity and that blockbuster structure Piedmont is famous for. Marcarini was among the very first in the Langhe area to designate single vineyards on its labels – as early as the 1950s. In fact, Boschi di Berri, one of its outstanding, historic vineyards is over 150 years old and planted with rare, pre- Phylloxera Dolcetto vines. All their vineyards are estate-owned, and their names alone speak volumes: “Brunate” and “La Serra” in La Morra; and “Sargentin” in Neviglie, the quintessence of Moscato country.

The fermentation is strictly controlled, and the maceration of the must in contact with the skins lasts for at least four weeks. When malolactic fermentation is completed, the wine ages in medium-sized barrels for at least two years.

"This is very tight with lots of walnut oil to the red fruit on the nose and palate. Medium-to full-bodied with very fine, rather laid-back tannins and fresher red berries coming through on the finish. A finely wrought, graceful wine that promises more complexity with a couple of years of aging." - 93 Points, James Suckling

"Aromas of eucalyptus oil and rose mingle with forest floor and red berry. It's linear and polished, showing cherry soaked in spirits, raspberry compote and licorice alongside taut, fine-grained tannins." - 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast 

Producer: Marcarini

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Varietal: Nebbiolo

Appellation: Barolo

Vintage: 2018

Size: 750ml