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Marcarini, Barolo Brunate, 1989

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
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A 1989 Barolo from Brunate, one of La Morra's great crus, made the vintage before Manuel Marchetti became proprietor at Marcarini. The Marcarini family has owned a considerable piece of Brunate for generations. The vines face south and southwest on calcareous clay that is high in magnesium. Brunate has been recognised as one of the Langhe's key vineyard zones since the 1300s and is now an official Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva, the region's legal designation for named vineyard areas. Marcarini were among the first in Barolo to put the Brunate name on the label. La Morra Nebbiolo tends to be more elegant and expansive than Serralunga's, and that's the style this house has always worked in. With a bottle this old, condition is everything: stand it upright for a day, decant gently and give it time in the glass.

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Robert Parker

90 points

"The 1989 Barolo Brunate exhibits greater richness, a more expansive, fuller-bodied palate, and a longer finish than the 1989 Barolo La Serra. It may also be slightly riper. This is a rich yet closed, backward style of Barolo that needs 5-6 years of aging. Drink it between 1999-2015." —Robert M. Parker, Jr.

More about Marcarini

The historic village of La Morra is one of my favorites in Barolo. Here Nebbiolo has a more elegant and expansive expression than Serralunga or Castiglione Falletto. This is likely due to the predominance of blue marl soils as well as hints of limestone, as opposed to the compact clays that dominate most of Barolo. The particular micro-climates play a role too. But whatever it is, it is certain that the perfume and texture of La Morra is wonderfully distinct. In this village one of the most accomplished and old school producers has to be Marcarini. This estate has roots that go back several centuries and they have been producing wine since 1850. The family was also one of the first to begin designating their cru vineyards on their label, as they have been bottling their two most famous vineyards, La Serra and Brunate, separately for decades. In 1990 Manuel Marchetti and his late wife Elisa (whose great-great-great grandfather first founded the Marcarini label) became the proprietors. They changed very little, holding steadfast to the traditions of the family. Manual is one of the more thoughtful and interesting people in Barolo, and he is a good friend. His adherence to the “old-school” style is purposeful but not dogmatic.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    1989

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Elegant

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Brasato al Barolo, tajarin with shaved white truffle, roast pheasant or hare, porcini risotto, or a wedge of aged Castelmagno.

Tasting Profile

Expect the classic La Morra take on Barolo: Nebbiolo's violet, cherry and tar, with more elegance than power, bright acidity and fine-grained tannins. With long bottle age, traditional Barolo typically turns toward dried cherry, leather, truffle and forest floor, the tannins softening into a silky, savoury palate with a long, earthy finish.

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